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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Cleveland RTA to Order 6 More Siemens Railcars

The board approval is another step toward fulfilling the contract agreement with Siemens Mobility for the total purchase of 60 Siemens Model S200 railcars, which will then replace GCRTA’s existing fleet of heavy and light rail trains.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Amtrak, USRC Agree to Restore Federal Control of Washington Union Station

The new agreement among USRC, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration will expedite restoration efforts, enhance security, and stimulate new economic development.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Florida Lands $42M in Fed Funding for Rail Safety Improvements

The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2025

LA Metro A Line Extension Boosts Connections Across the County

The new stations connect even more communities from Pomona to Long Beach in time for major upcoming LA events, including the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 19, 2025

People Movement: The Latest from MARTA, NCTD, and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

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A blue and white graphic with a headshot of Frank Di Giacomo and text reading "APTA Honors METRO's Former Publisher."
Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 18, 2025

METRO and SBF's Frank Di Giacomo Named to APTA's Hall of Fame

In addition, the association also named its outstanding public transit systems, partnerships, and individual awards for 2025.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2025

Pittsburgh Requests OK to Tap Capital Funds to Avoid Service Cuts, Fare Increases

If approved, the move would shift up to $106.7 million in capital funds and allow PRT to use the money to plug a projected $100 million operating budget deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

California's Caltrain Hits 1M-Plus Riders for 3rd Month in a Row

As Caltrain approaches the first anniversary of the launch of electric service, the agency continues to show strong ridership growth.

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A rendering of the California High-Speed Rail project.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 11, 2025

Legislation on Cap-and-Invest Provides Forward Momentum for California's High-Speed Rail Project

The agreement paves the way for expanded construction, job creation, and future public-private partnerships statewide.

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Image of the Blue Line light rail in Charlotte, NC. Text reads: "FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS System."
Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

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