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News•by Staff•January 3, 2019

MBTA, Keolis revive $10 weekend commuter rail pilot

The special fare is available from the first train on Saturday to the last train on Sunday and may be used across all zones and all lines.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2019

NYC Transit warns against walking, riding between subway cars

Seven people died while walking or riding between subway cars in 2018, including four people in December alone.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2019

Calif.'s NCTD completes full PTC implementation

Is one of only four U.S. agencies that has completed PTC implementation by the federally-mandated deadline of Dec. 31, 2018.

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News•by Staff•January 2, 2019

TEXRail celebrates inaugural ride

Officials are worried, however, the the federal government shutdown will keep train from a full launch this weekend.

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News•by Staff•January 2, 2019

Portland streetcar system lands FTA grant

The grant is part of the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, which funds land use and transportation planning along fixed-guideway transit investments.

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News•by Staff•January 2, 2019

WMATA to allow bicycles on trains during rush hour

Policy change expected to make Metrorail a more attractive travel option for reverse commuters who use bikes to travel between rail station and jobs.

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News•by Staff•January 2, 2019

Keolis opens first tram network in China

The open section is approximately 8.6 miles, with 20 stations and connects into Shanghai’s existing metro Line 9.

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News•by Staff•December 21, 2018

Siemens awarded $846M Amtrak contract for 75 locomotives

Delivery of the new locomotives will begin in summer 2021, with passenger service starting in fall 2021.

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News•by Staff•December 20, 2018

Honolulu launches INIT's account-based electronic fare system pilot

The HOLO card will be used by passengers on the City’s TheBus system and in the near future, on the City’s rail transit system.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2018

OKC launches MAPS 3 streetcar system

The project was funded through MAPS 3, which is an $805 million capital improvement program that is funded by a one-cent sales tax initiative that began in April 2010.

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