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News•by Staff•June 3, 2019

MTA launches first new payment system in 25 years

OMNY lets riders pay their fare and enter the subway or bus by tapping contactless cards, smartphones, and wearable devices.

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News•by Staff•June 3, 2019

Siemens Mobility to overhaul TriMet LRVs

The project order, which is set to be complete in 2025, has a volume of approximately $90 million with options.

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News•June 3, 2019

Stadler secures contract to build 8 FLIRT trains for Texas

They anticipate passenger service for the end of 2022 after securing $119 million contract with DART. 

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News•June 3, 2019

Boston's Commuter Rail Revived Through Rehab

Since Keolis began operation of the commuter rail system, it has worked with the MBTA to revitalize its aging fleet, improve track and infrastructure, and boost revenue and ridership.

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Articles•June 3, 2019

Sydney Rail Ops Designed with Humans in Mind

Sydney, Australia’s new facility will be able to operate under extreme events with redundant and diverse power and communication feeds.

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News•May 30, 2019

FirstGroup to sell Greyhound

Company to focus on its First Transit and First Student brands, while also continuing to monitor the potential of its current UK rail contracts.

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News•by Staff•May 30, 2019

L.A. Metro state of good repair work reaches milestone

The agency is greatly expanding its transit system thanks to the M sales tax ballot measure approved by L.A. County voters in 2016.

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Articles•May 30, 2019

Tech Trends: Digital signage advances bring cost, energy savings

Solutions deliver real-time updates that are important to a rider’s journey, including rider alerts and next-bus information.

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News•by Staff•May 29, 2019

PTC now operating on 48K plus miles, according to FRA report

All 41 railroads subject to the statutory mandate complied with the law by Dec. 31, 2018.

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News•by Staff•May 29, 2019

San Diego MTS, Lyft partner for 'Transit Tuesday' program

The first 500 people to claim the discount code in the Lyft app will get a 25% discount on rides to and from 50 Trolley Stations and Rapid stops.

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