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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

FRA issues NOFO for $272M in State of Good Repair funds

Eligible projects include those that replace existing assets in-kind; replace existing assets with those that increase capacity...

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

Sound Transit website revamped with the customer focus

New design offers improved mobile access, bolder visuals and speedy navigation.

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ArticlesNovember 16, 2018

The 'Genius' Idea for Improving Rail Signaling Accuracy

Ultra-Wideband can provide five-centimeter accuracy location for all cars in the tunnels with very low cost to deploy.  

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Legislation calls for NJ Transit to issue refunds for rail delays

Monthly pass holders would get a prorated amount refunded while single-ticket holders would get their money back.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

Commuter rail makes significant, substantial PTC progress: APTA

Ninety-six percent of 16,722 wayside (on track equipment) installations have been completed.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

NY MTA to buy Grand Central, Harlem, and Hudson Lines for $35M

“We had to exercise the option to purchase or remain a tenant for another 270-plus years."

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

Nonprofit repurposes Amtrak Acela seating into luxury bags

People for Urban Progress is known for repurposing dated infrastructure through design and fabrication projects.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

DCTA, United Way partner to offer veterans mobility options

Providing Lyft gift cards, regional day passes for use on DCTA, DART, and Trinity Metro bus and rail, and Irving Holdings debit cards.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

Edmonton Transit launches security presence at select stations

Will deploy security guards at 25 transit centers/stations that have had at least one major incident reported in the past five years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

Bombardier-Alstom to supply 153 additional Montréal railcars

Through this agreement, STM will benefit from the replacement of part of its fleet at a lower cost.

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