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News•by Staff•August 29, 2018

MBTA introduces 'stopped-train' messaging on 3 rail lines

Works within the real-time predictions for each subway line, being triggered when a train has spent two minutes longer than predicted in an area of track.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2018

Calif.'s SacRT decreasing fares for first time in 47-year history

In addition, the agency will increase weekend light rail service frequency from 30 minutes to 15 minutes starting in January 2019.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2018

Trapeze launches partner program to accelerate tech implementation

Brings together the industry’s best-in-class companies to enhance service delivery.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2018

Sound Transit light rail ridership up 6.2% in Q2

Overall, 23 million riders hopped aboard Sound Transit trains and buses, a 2.95 systemwide increase from second quarter of last year.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2018

FRA awards $203M for positive train control

Expects to issue a second NOFO soliciting applications for PTC systems deployment projects based on the balance of the $250M.

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News•by Staff•August 24, 2018

Stantec leading renovation of L.A. Metro station

The $109 million expansion of Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station is critical, as the station has grown to the fourth most heavily used in the Metro system.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

MBTA to begin Worcester commuter rail line improvements

The eight-week project involves replacing 38,000 feet of rail along the corridor.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

Valley Metro gets Fed approval for Tempe Streetcar construction

The three-mile streetcar, scheduled to open in 2021, includes 14 stops and two Valley Metro light rail connections.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

N.M.'s Rail Runner receives $29M for PTC project

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, which is after the U.S. DOT’s deadline.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority names N. Calif. regional director

Boris  Lipkin has previously served in several roles with the high-speed rail program since 2011.

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