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News•by Staff•April 24, 2019

APTA, public transit industry kick off inaugural 'Get on Board Day'

More than 200 public transit agencies and organizations will come together to host various activities, events, and special promotions.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

St. Louis Metro extends partnership with safety app, Noonlight

With the solution, any Metro passenger who feels uncomfortable or at risk can open the app and hold their thumb on the safe button.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

Back doors of MUNI trains to remain closed until investigation complete

A woman got her hand stuck in a closed door of one of the new MUNI light rail vehicles before falling down onto the track.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

WMATA launches plan to cut energy use, boost cost savings

The five-year initiative is a commitment by the agency to invest $65 million from its capital budget by 2025.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2019

Amtrak service rolls out cleaner Siemens diesel-electric locomotives

The new Charger is the first passenger locomotive to receive the stringent Tier IV emissions certification from the EPA.

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News•by Staff•April 22, 2019

Feds make $900M available in BUILD grants for infrastructure

Selection criteria encompass safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, and state of good repair.

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News•by Staff•April 20, 2019

Shuttered NJ TRANSIT rail services to be restored before target

The new date is nearly two weeks ahead of the agency’s target date.

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News•by Staff•April 19, 2019

NHTSA, FRA launch rail crossing safety campaign

In 2018 alone, 270 people were killed at railroad crossings.

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News•by Staff•April 19, 2019

San Diego MTS unveils 5000-series Siemens Trolley cars

The new vehicles represent the third generation of modern, low-floor vehicles, which have been in operation since 2005.

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News•by Staff•April 18, 2019

Metra adds state funding for 2 new rail stations

The two stations have been planned for years, however, funding was first held up in the state’s budget woes and then cut in 2017.

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