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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

Laketran joins 12 transit systems to launch 'EZfare' mobile payment

Participants are members of NEORide, a council of governments comprised of 13 transit systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

N.Y. MTA report finds subway can speed up by as much as 50%

An agency task force initiated a study that would lead to faster trains while prioritizing customer and employee safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

NJ TRANSIT seeks partners to advance TOD projects near light rail

The 37-mile River LINE right-of-way includes 21 station areas across 15 municipalities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

Metra's proposed 2020 budget includes $480M in capital spending

Funding will make major investments in locomotives and railcars, stations, bridges, and yards.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

Alstom to supply 42 Metropolis trains for Barcelona Metro

The contract, valued at over $285 million, includes the design, manufacturing and commissioning of the trains.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2019

SacRT, UC Davis launch new renamed light rail station

The university is the second-largest employer in Sacramento County.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2019

FRA provides $369M for rail capital projects

Funds projects that repair, replace, or rehabilitate railroad assets to reduce the SOGR backlog and improve intercity passenger rail.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2019

Chicago breaks ground on historic 'RPM' rail project

The groundbreaking is the latest project to modernize the Red Line — CTA’s busiest line that serves more than 30% of all rail customers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

NJ TRANSIT increases DBE participation goal

Last year, the agency awarded $31 million in contracts to DBE firms, representing a participation rate of 19% for the year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

MBTA to add 80 bi-level coaches for commuter rail

Will replace single-level coaches, address an immediate need for vehicles, and provide a more efficient way to add capacity.

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