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UTA FrontRunner vehicles.
News•by Staff•February 12, 2026

STV Tapped to Join Progressive Design-Build Team for UTA Rail Expansion 

The nearly $1 billion FrontRunner 2X project is a transformative investment to modernize and expand the 89-mile commuter rail corridor between Ogden and Provo.

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A rendering of Alstom's LRV for the Toronto Transit Commission.
News•February 9, 2026

Alstom to Supply New Subway Trains for Toronto

Manufactured and tested in Canada, the vehicles will operate in tandem with a cutting-edge signaling system also supplied by Alstom.

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A 7000-series WMATA railcar at Navy Yard.
News•by Staff•February 6, 2026

WMATA and Kawasaki Resolve 7000-Series Railcar Disputes

A multiparty investigation, led by the NTSB and that included WMATA and KRC, found that wheel migration in the 7000-series railcars contributed to the derailment.

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Photo for METROspectives episode with Ana-Maria Tomlinson
Podcasts•February 4, 2026

Establishing Standards & Codes in Canada, with CSA’s Ana-Maria Tomlinson

In this episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sits down with Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic & Cross-Sector Programs at the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group).

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David Carol, Baker Alloush, and Jesse Lazarus from METRO's People Movement February 4 edition.
News•by Staff and News Reports•February 4, 2026

New Rolling Stock Strategy Lead at New York MTA and More in People Movement

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, NCTD, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2026

Chicago Region Transit Ridership Grows in 2025

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.

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Picture showing unity between mentor/mentee.
Digital Cover Features•by Alex Roman•January 30, 2026

Building Better Bus Operators: How Mentorship is Transforming Transit Workplaces

Mentorship programs at VTA and King County Metro are transforming the experience of new bus operators — boosting retention, improving safety, and strengthening connections among frontline workers, unions, and management.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2026

Valley Metro Sees Strong Ridership Growth in 2025

The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2026

Subway Customer Satisfaction Reaches Record High, New York MTA Says

The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.

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News•by Staff•January 27, 2026

Keolis Retains Virginia Railway Express Contract

The new contract for Keolis and VRE will commence in July 2026, with the potential to expand to 15 years.

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