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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 27, 2024

Biz Briefs: Zonar, Alstom, and AtkinsRéalis

In METRO's latest installment, we look at news in Atlanta, Canada, and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2024

MBTA's Red Line Now Slow Zone-Free for First Time in 20 Years

As a result of unencumbered access to track areas, crews accomplished important work to lift two speed restrictions along over 2,000 feet of track as part of the Track Improvement Program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2024

Trinity Metro Adding More Stadler FLIRT DMUs to TEXRail Service

With more than three million riders since its launch in December 2019, TEXRail continues to grow as a critical transportation option for North Texas.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2024

Alstom Renews Contract to Operate, Maintain Automated People Mover at Denver International

The new contract will run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2032. The contract will employ 91 Alstom team members at Denver International Airport and is valued at approximately $228 million.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2024

Following Gov.'s Funding Announcement, SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase

The $153 million being flexed to SEPTA at the direction of Gov. Shapiro covers SEPTA’s projected operating budget gap through the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2024

NY Governor, Amtrak Announce Restoration of Empire Service

Following a letter sent by Gov. Hochul and others earlier this month urging Amtrak to take action, the railroad — in consultation with the New York State Department of Transportation — has agreed to restore nearly all of the trains that had been temporarily suspended in previously announced service modifications.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today and discussed the recently-awarded grants for nearly $300 million in federal funding to modernize critical rail infrastructure in New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

AC Transit GM/CEO Michael Hursh to Transition to New Role

As one of the longest-tenured GM’s in AC Transit's nearly 65-year history, he leaves a legacy of visionary initiatives, innovations, and steadfast commitment to advancing the agency’s venerable bus network beyond its mission of safe, reliable, and sustainable transit services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

WSP Names Schwarz to Lead Transit, Rail Biz; Evans to Serve as Deputy

In her new leadership role, Schwarz is growing the firm’s presence in transit and rail markets; ensuring client success with state and local transit agencies; building relationships with consultants, industry associations, railroads, and contractors; and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

L.A. Metro Continues Ridership Rebound with Another Strong Month

Metro’s combined bus and rail ridership in October reached 86% of its October 2019 pre-pandemic ridership level.

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