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News•by Staff•November 14, 2025

Chicago Transit Approves 2026 Budget

The budget passed includes measurable progress on key investments and reflects feedback CTA received from thousands of riders who participated in new agency outreach events.

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News•by Staff•November 14, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Approves Overhaul of 429 Multilevel Railcars

The Multilevel I and II cars, which are approaching 20 years of service, are due for their recommended mid-life overhaul.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2025

Virginia Breaks Ground on Rail Projects in Alexandria

The projects, all designed to increase rail capacity for both passenger and freight services, will also enhance safety for the neighboring community.

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News•by Staff•November 10, 2025

Amtrak Breaks Ground on Multiple Yard Modernization Projects

New maintenance facilities and other yard upgrades will support state-of-the-art Airo trains set to enter service in 2027.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2025

Caltrain Officials Outline Potential Cuts without External Funding

Transit agencies across the Bay Area are confronting structural budget shortfalls as post-pandemic travel patterns continue to reshape commuting behavior.

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Videos•by Alex Roman•November 5, 2025

Colin Parent on ‘The Powerless Brokers’ and the Politics of Transit Change

In this episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sits down with Colin Parent, Executive Director and General Counsel at Circulate San Diego, to discuss his recent report, “The Powerless Brokers."

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News•by Staff•November 1, 2025

LA Metro Officials Report Ridership Holding Strong

The data indicate a steady recovery, following 30 consecutive months of year-over-year ridership growth through May 2025.

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News•by Staff•October 31, 2025

New York MTA Set to Purchase 378 Modern Subway Cars

The vehicles will be funded by the MTA’s historic $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan, which Governor Hochul and the State Legislature fully supported in the FY26 Enacted Budget.

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News•by Staff•October 29, 2025

Biz Briefs: Tolar, Urban Solar, MCI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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News•by Staff•October 27, 2025

New York MTA Hits Ridership Milestone, 3B Taps with OMNY

On Wednesday, October 22, 4.52 million customers rode the subway, and on Thursday, October 23, that figure was 4.55 million riders.

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