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News•by Staff•February 18, 2020

Alstom to buy Bombardier Transportation for up to $6.7 billion

The agreement would create the world's No. 2 train manufacturer and better take on China's CCRC Corp.

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News•by Staff•February 17, 2020

Conn. launches mobile ticketing for passenger rail

The app, CTrail eTix, is a more convenient way to pay rail fare without needing to carry and display a paper ticket.

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News•by Staff•February 14, 2020

MARTA names chief customer experience officer, forms rider council

Rhonda Allen has worked closely with all departments across the authority, most recently coordinating plans for Super Bowl LIII.

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News•by Staff•February 14, 2020

Amtrak to begin high-speed testing of first trainset for new Acela fleet

Train to travel from New York to Colorado ahead of 2021 launch.

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News•by Staff•February 14, 2020

Law enforcement teams keep crime levels down on LA Metro system

Since 2017, the agency uses Metro transit security, private security and in-house fare compliance officers to better protect the system.

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News•by Staff•February 14, 2020

Student ridership doubles on SacRT

The City of Sacramento provided SacRT with $1 million, as well as additional funds from other cities and school districts to counter revenue loss for the year-long RydeFreeRT program.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2020

Sustainable transport on track to bypass cars by 2030 in largest cities

Cycling is predicted to increase by 18%, while walking and public transport usage will rise by 15% and 6% respectively.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2020

FTA makes $9M available to improve rail transit, bus operator safety

Includes $7.3 million for new tech/designs for rail transit safety; and $2 million for projects that redesign transit bus operator compartment.

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2020

DWS unveils ADA-compliant tactile warning mat for pedestrians

The RediMat features a proprietary pre-applied adhesive system, ensures quick installation (less than 10 minutes).

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2020

U.S. DOT commits $1.3B for section 3 of LA Metro's rail extension

The Purple Line extension will garner about 49,300 daily weekday boardings at the seven new stations.

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