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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2025

Metro-North Railroad to Operate Battery-, Electric-Powered Locomotives

The locomotives will generally draw electrical power from the overhead wires known as catenary, and switch to battery mode for tracks in and around Penn Station where electrical traction power has different characteristics.

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Boarding LA Metro Bus.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2025

2024 Ridership on LA Metro Hits 311M

The total marks an 8% increase over 2023 annual ridership numbers and the first time the agency has reached this level of ridership since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NCTD's COASTER turns 30.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2025

California's NCTD Marks 30 Years of Commuter Rail

The COASTER, then called Coast Rail Express, took its first trip on February 27, 1995. Over the past 30 years, the service has evolved to offer 192 trips per week.

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California High-Speed Rail Project Train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025

Feds to Review California High-Speed Rail Project

With rising cost estimates and delays in completion, the FRA has begun a review of the California High-Speed Rail Project to see if grant obligations are being met.

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High Speed Train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025

Cadence Consortium Selected for Alto High-Speed Rail Project

Cadence Consortium will work to link several cities in Canada, from Quebec City to Toronto. This project hopes to open more travel opportunities for Canadians in the region.

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Metra railcar
Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2025

STV to Help Chicago's Metra Procure Battery-Powered Trainsets

The firm will provide quality assurance, engineering, and administrative services for Metra’s $154 million base order for eight battery-powered trainsets.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2025

Amtrak, Private Partners Join to Rebuild America’s Railroad, Deliver Infrastructure Investments

The partners, who are helping to deliver many of Amtrak’s biggest projects, together represent more than 100,000 American workers from all 50 states.

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Metro Biz Briefs Feb. 17, 2025
Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2025

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail, TSI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Southern California's Metrolink Celebrates Customer Appreciation Day

Members of Metrolink’s board of directors and local elected officials joined Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle and staff to surprise morning travelers with sweet treats and messages of affirmation at station pop-up events throughout the six-county system.

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City of Edmonton Bridge with Who Made the Cut overlayed
Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Edmonton Releases Shortlist for New Light Rail Vehicles

A total of six submissions were received from international bidding teams. Who made the cut?

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