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News•by News/Media Release•November 13, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Track Work on Red Line

With the Red Line track work completed, MBTA was able to lift five critical speed restrictions, bringing the total number of restrictions present along their subway system down to four.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2024

Cleveland Celebrating Transit Agency's 50th Year

In 1974, the Cleveland Transit System changed and became known as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority after former Cleveland Mayor Ralph Perk signed the RTA legislation on Dec. 30, 1974.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2024

Virgina Department of Rail and Public Transportation Names New Director

Tiffany Robinson brings nearly 15 years of distinguished experience in state and local government, with a proven track record of leadership in strategic policy development, public administration, and community-focused initiatives.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•November 6, 2024

Voters Approve $25B-Plus in Transportation Ballot Measures

Voters once again voiced their overwhelming support for public transit by approving transit ballot measures across the country, with 46 of 53 measures for public transit in 2024 proving successful — an 86.7% win rate.

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News•by News/Media Release•November 6, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Orange Line

The last nine speed restrictions were removed from the Orange Line, making it restriction-free for the first time in nearly 15 years.

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Sri Michael Carrasquillo receives his award
News•by News/Media Release•November 5, 2024

New York City Subway Hits One Billionth Rider Mark

Michael Carrasquillo was identified as the billionth customer on the New York City City subway this year.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2024

Chicago Transit Returning Rail Service to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The news delivers on CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr.’s commitment to provide pre-pandemic levels of rail service by end of year. With this new schedule, CTA is adding over 1,200 weekly rail trips when compared to the Spring 2024 schedule.

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News•by News/Media Release•November 4, 2024

STV Celebrates Completion of Quantico Station Expansion

STV celebrates the completion of the expansion to Quantico Station in Virginia with a community ribbon cutting ceremony.

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News•by Staff•November 1, 2024

Atlanta's MARTA Releases Annual Customer Charter

The Customer Charter lays out eight key initiatives to be completed during the next 12 months.

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News•by Staff•October 31, 2024

Boston's MBTA, NJ Transit Unveil Railcars of the Future

With each vehicle, both agencies hope to take their fleets into the next-generation of railcar technology.

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