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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

NTSB seeks to implement 46 safety recommendations in 2 years

There are 267 open NTSB safety recommendations associated with the 10 Most Wanted List items.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

WMATA gives riders a virtual tour inside rail stations

The new tool is the first-of-its-kind for any rail system in the U.S. and provides riders with better accessibility to navigate the system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Nearly 90% of Americans support bipartisan infrastructure spending

Support for work on a broader, bipartisan infrastructure bill was expressed by 88% of both Republican and Democrat likely voters.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Florida's HART names new CEO

Benjamin Limmer currently serves as Assistant GM for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2019

Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

A single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity rate.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Metra sets tracks on fire to prevent 'pull apart' from frigid temperatures

Chicago-based commuter rail system is suspending service on its Metra Electric Line on both Wednesday and Thursday.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Sound Transit link completes install, certification of PTC

Completed implementation on all Sounder commuter rail vehicles that run between Lakewood and Everett. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Icomera to launch UK operator's first fully refurbished digital train

Provides connectivity for CCTV, passenger counting, seat reservation indicators, media displays and energy metering.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2019

Voith acquires major stake in Pilotfish to form strategic partnership

Pilotfish is one of Europe’s leading providers of on-board IT systems and applications.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2019

NJ TRANSIT set to open Atlantic City Rail Line in Q2

The agency continues to address a continuing shortage of locomotive engineers, as well as equipment availability, as PTC installations and testing continues.

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