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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2024

Chicago Awards Construction Contract for Red Line Extension

The Chicago Transit Board approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2024

FTA Issues Final Rule on Training Requirements to Improve Transit Safety

The updates maintain a uniform safety training curriculum and minimum requirements for rail transit and state safety personnel, building upon existing training requirements for safety professionals.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Florida's SunRail Opens New DeLand Station

The first train left the new station on August 12, becoming the northernmost stop on the SunRail commuter rail system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Report Examines How to Address the Transportation Industry's Human Infrastructure

The latest MTI perspective explores the issue of failed human infrastructures by synthesizing the results of a recent expert panel discussion that underscores the need for greater attention to mindfulness and more in industry workplaces.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Amtrak Works to Enhance Northeast Corridor Service

Amtrak is investing $260 million for track infrastructure improvements during the summer months, along with other ongoing work.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Caltrain Begins Electric Train Passenger Service

After nearly a decade of construction, these new trains signify a landmark shift toward a faster, more frequent and environmentally friendly public transportation network along the San Francisco Peninsula.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2024

Boston’s MBTA Begins Search for Alewife Complex Joint Development Partner

The Alewife Complex includes a Red Line station, a 2,733-space parking garage, and additional Commuter Rail facilities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Authority Names New CEO

Ian Choudri currently works as sr. VP for HNTB corporation and brings more than 30 years of experience in the transportation sector, including working on high-speed rail projects in France and Spain.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2024

Maryland's MARC, VRE Launch Cross-Honor Program to Boost Connectivity

Effective immediately, passengers with a weekly, monthly, or 10-trip ticket purchased on the MARC or VRE system to Union Station can utilize that ticket to transfer to the other system (MARC to VRE or VRE to MARC) to continue their trip at no additional cost.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2024

Decommissioned MARTA Railcars Developing into Reef Habitats

Last December, the decommissioned railcars were stripped of hazardous materials and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard before being transported by barge to Artificial Reef L.

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