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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2026

Toronto’s TTC Reaches 264 Streetcars with Latest Delivery

The fleet expansion was jointly funded through the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, who committed up to $180 million each, with the City of Toronto providing the remaining $208 million.

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A white NJ TRANSIT River Line rail car at a station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 12, 2026

NJ TRANSIT Announces Continued River LINE Improvements

River LINE upgrades include renovated rail vehicles, new maintenance oversight, and real-time arrival info as the agency prepares to assume full control.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 9, 2026

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail, GreenPower, and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

TTC’s 2026 Plan Adds Service Without Sacrificing Affordability

The combined $3 billion operating budgets for the TTC conventional system and Wheel-Trans represent a 6.8% increase over the approved 2025 budgets and will ensure safe, frequent, and affordable service for TTC customers, agency officials said.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2026

WMATA Taps Developer for Capitol Heights TOD Project

The project builds on a $17 million commitment from the state of Maryland toward transit and site infrastructure improvements at Capitol Heights station, announced in 2024.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2026

Florida's Tri-Rail Sets New Ridership Record in 2025

The milestone follows Tri-Rail's achievement in Tri-Rail’s fiscal year (July 2024 through June 2025) of surpassing 4.5 million rides.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2026

MBTA Wraps Up 2025 with Strong Improvements Across the System

From more frequent service to accessibility upgrades to safety progress, and more, the agency now heads into 2026 with continued momentum in its charge to deliver a quality public transit experience for the general riding public.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2026

New York MTA Marks Record Year for Ridership, Performance in 2025

The subway, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad all recorded record-highs for on-time performance in 2025.

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Commuter rail riders wait on a station platform.
Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2026

MBTA Activates New Commuter Rail Fare Gates at Boston’s South Station

Commuter rail fare gates are being introduced to passengers incrementally, with more fare gates expected to be in service following testing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2025

CTA Moves Ahead with TOD Plan as RPM Phase One Wraps

The redevelopment of these parcels is part of the Transit-Oriented Development Plan, created in 2018 by CTA in partnership with the community, following extensive meetings and engagement with residents and other community stakeholders.

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