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News•by Staff•July 25, 2014

Thirty dancers hype D.C. Silver Line opening in new ad

Agency will begin airing the ad Saturday afternoon following the grand opening ceremony.

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Videos•by Staff•July 25, 2014

D.C. Metro Silver Line Ad

On Thursday, D.C. Metro previewed a new television ad to promote the Silver Line that will begin airing Saturday afternoon following the grand opening ceremony. 

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News•by Staff•July 24, 2014

Alstom German train order fully approved

In all, 63 trains will be operated by vlexx GmbH and the other 28 trains, which are owned by Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen will be operated by erixx GmbH.

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News•by Staff•July 24, 2014

BART police steps up enforcement

The crackdown started with verbal warnings to people sleeping in the hallway corners of Powell Street train station downtown, the first step in a widening campaign that will eventually include all stations

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Articles•July 23, 2014

Pub Perspective: Too much reliance on consultants?

Many times, agencies feel they need to hire the least expensive consult team to help guard taxpayer money. My consultant contacts tell me this approach may violate state and federal laws.

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Articles•Cover Story•July 23, 2014

Consultant Roundtable: Leading the Charge to Capitalize on New Transportation Mindset

Nine industry experts weigh in on key transportation topics. Whether it is maintaining and growing ridership on public transportation or taking advantage of new project delivery methods, many believe it is important to embrace today’s more modern approach to living, working and playing.

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Articles•July 23, 2014

Following string of incidents, FRA 45-day Metra investigation to focus on safety

Set to focus on Metra’s program of operational tests and inspections for all its operating crews, with special emphasis on training, qualification and testing of locomotive engineers.

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Articles•July 23, 2014

Practicum focuses on innovative funding, financing solutions

The event was hosted by APTA and CUTA and held prior to APTA’s Rail Conference in Montreal in mid-June.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2014

Phoenix celebrates progress on light rail system

The First Track Celebration commemorated a significant milestone as the project nears the halfway point.

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News•by Staff•July 23, 2014

Bombardier celebrates opening of Australian system

The GoldLinQ consortium has successfully delivered the 8 mile light rail line with 16 stations and 14 distinctive, modern Bombardier Flexity 2 trams in just three years, as part of an 18-year public-private partnership with the Government of Queensland and the Gold Coast City Council.

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