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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2024

DART Study Shows Development Near Light Rail Boast Significant Economic Benefits

The data comes from a recent study conducted by the University of North Texas Economic Research Group.

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California High-Speed Rail Project Train
Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Authority, City Reach Agreement

To continue important statewide efforts for California High-Speed Rail and for housing and transit-oriented development on the Brisbane Baylands, the Authority and the City have developed a framework for their future collaboration on compatible projects

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2024

Siemens Set to Open High-Speed Railcar Production Facility in N.Y.

The first-of-its-kind facility in the U.S. will produce the country’s first high-speed trains, the American Pioneer 220, which will operate on Brightline West’s Las Vegas to Southern California line.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

L.A. Metro Lands $893M from Feds for Light Rail Transit Project

The transformational light rail line will create important new connections with a host of new and existing local and regional transit services in the San Fernando Valley, including Metrolink, Amtrak, Metro G Line, Metro B Line, and other planned Metro transit projects now in the works.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

Proposed SEPTA Fare Adjustments Look to Address $240M Budget Deficit

While the state budget includes a small additional distribution to SEPTA, it is less than one-fourth of what the authority originally requested, and the need for a permanent solution grows more urgent by the day.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge

The modern, more resilient, moveable bridge now being constructed by Amtrak will feature a trunnion bascule span design with modern track, signal, catenary, power, communication, and other supporting rail infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

'Connects Communities' Campaign to Promote Public Transit Across Virginia

The statewide initiative is designed to educate Virginians on the essential role public transit plays in creating connected, thriving communities, and improving the quality of life for all residents.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2024

Siemens Launch New Siemens S700 Low-Floor Vehicles

The celebration marks a significant milestone in modernizing Sacramento’s transit system, enhancing accessibility, and improving the rider experience.

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MTA Train in motion
Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2024

MTA Opens G Line Following Signal Modernization Work

Replacing 1930s era signal infrastructure with state-of-the-art Communications-Based Train Control will dramatically improve ​ train service and reliability for the line’s 160,000 daily riders.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2024

Alstom Completes Sale of Conventional Signaling Business

The divestiture was part of the comprehensive company action plan that Alstom announced in November 2023, aiming at reinforcing its balance sheet.

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