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News•by Staff•November 27, 2019

LAN selected for Calif. platform extension project

The project will extend the ACE platform at Fremont station by 400 feet to accommodate longer 10-car trains.

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News•by Staff•November 27, 2019

LIRR safety fixes 'virtually eliminated' motorists turning onto tracks

The FRA recommends other railroads review program, which uses flexible delineators at railroad crossings and enhanced GPS alerts.

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One ready for 3rd-party safety assessment

Certifer, as the independent safety assessor, is working with VHO to move the first-of-its-kind certification process forward.

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2019

NJ TRANSIT launches online performance dashboard

Contains industry-standard metrics for on-time performance, mechanical reliability and the causes for delays and cancellations.

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News•by Staff•November 26, 2019

Report makes recommendations for more equitable transit system

Creating a reduced fare program is one of the suggestions by Chicago-based nonprofit Active Transportation Alliance.

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News•by Staff•November 25, 2019

APTA touts commuter rail's PTC progress in Q3

As of Sept. 30, 97% of railroads are PTC-certified, in revenue service demonstration, or field testing.

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News•by Staff•November 25, 2019

Chicago Transit approves $1.57B operating, $5.1B capital budgets

Ensures continued improvements aimed at providing customers with faster, smoother and safer public transit services.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2019

New York MTA names new COO

As COO, Mario Péloquin will be responsible for day-to-day coordination of operations, and leading the MTA’s team of agency presidents.

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News•by Staff•November 21, 2019

Former board member tapped as next SEPTA GM

Leslie S. Richards, who was voted unanimously by the board, will join SEPTA in January.

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News•by Staff•November 20, 2019

Cities to spend $141 billion on smart city projects in 2019, study says

Global survey of 100 cities reveals roadmap to smart city best practices and the keys to unlocking ROI and managing investmen.

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