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News•by Staff•April 17, 2019

Transit could drive contactless payment growth

Large transit agencies have moved or are moving to open contactless payments, including in Chicago, Portland, and New York.  

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News•by Staff•April 17, 2019

Amtrak recognized as one of America's best employers

The agency is on the Forbes list for the fifth year in a row and is among 500 employers across 25 industries.

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News•by Staff•April 17, 2019

Seattle, Via to provide on-demand transportation to, from rail stations

The year-long pilot project is partly funded by $2.7 million from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Benefit District.

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News•by Staff•April 17, 2019

Report suggests Cleveland should replace entire rail fleet by 2028

While both fleets have had some level of mid-life rehabilitation, each fleet is exceeding the acceptable 30-year useful life for railcars.

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News•by Staff•April 17, 2019

WMATA joins Greater Washington Smart Region Movement

The agnecy and the Board of Trade signed an agreement whereby they will work together to help move critical digital projects forward in the region.

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News•by Staff•April 16, 2019

STV names new industrial engineer and project manager

Prior to joining the firm, William Smith produced designs for various urban and regional transit facilities, and freight railroad shops and yards.

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News•by Staff•April 15, 2019

Valley Metro rail extension gets FTA approval to enter engineering

The approval moves the project forward in the capital grants program.

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News•by Staff•April 15, 2019

Sound Transit rail extension moves into next phase

In the coming months, the agency will continue intensive work to advance its federal grant application.

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News•by Staff•April 15, 2019

Senators threaten to withhold WMATA funds if it selects Chinese railcars

CRRC is actively pursuing a WMATA contract likely to exceed $1 billion to build up to 800 of its new 8000-series railcars.

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News•by Staff•April 15, 2019

Metra launches 'COPS' safety mobile app

The app automatically disables the user’s smartphone flash to ensure discretion, and reports can be made anonymously.

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