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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

PTC implementation took a leap between 2016-2018

In a statement from the U.S. DOT, implementation jumped from 24% to 30% for passenger rail and 16% to 83% for freight. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2019

MBTA opens $17M rail station on schedule, on budget

The Blue Hill Avenue Station marks the completion of the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

New York City Transit marks progress to safely speed up train service

Since the late summer of 2018, a safety committee has approved increases to speed limits at more than 100 locations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Lyft, Denver RTD launch one-stop transportation app

Riders will now be able to find the closest RTD bus and rail connections, as well as Lyft Scooters and shared-rides using Nearby Transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2019

City of Phoenix names new light rail administrator

Markus Coleman has a total of 23 years of experience with the City of Phoenix and has spent his career working on development projects and transportation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2019

Ohio House passes bill that includes $200M public transit funding boost

The funds reverses a years-long trend that saw the state slip to 38th nationally in support for transit systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2019

Former Amtrak President/CEO Boardman dies

“He leaves a lasting legacy that includes public service and making passenger rail transportation better for millions of people."

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2019

HÜBNER opening new U.S. production facility

With this new initiative, each of the company’s three business segments — Mobility, Material Solutions, and Photonics — will now have its own U.S. location

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2019

Rock Region Metro launches streetcar sponsorship program

Aimed at bolstering revenue to support its fare-free promotion for the streetcars and ongoing community economic development efforts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

FTA advises N.C. rail project to address concerns, stay on schedule

The agency also advised GoTriangle to set the project’s budget to at least $2.5 billion to cover recent changes and rising construction costs.

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