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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

NY-Area Agencies Test Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention

The Operational Efficiency and Human Capital Utilization challenges were announced in January 2023 and solicited nearly 150 applications from across the world.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

USDOT to Help States Advance Intercity Passenger Rail Development

The FRA issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the availability of $5.8 million in funding for the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

MTA Unveils Grand Central Madison Escalators, Elevator

The escalators ascend into Metro-North’s main concourse near Tracks 39 through 42, near 43rd Street, in the Biltmore Room.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2023

HDR Selected to Complete Design of Omaha’s Streetcar System

HDR previously led preliminary design, defining the streetcar's route, stop locations, vehicle specifications, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2023

USDOT to Help Improve Sound Transit System

Sound Transit estimates the loans will save $245 million through 2046.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

6 Agencies Land FTA Railcar Replacement Funds

The selections represent first-time funding from the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which was created to improve safety, service, and the customer experience on subways, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

Caltrain Awards Mountain View Transit Center Construction Contract

The cost of the first phase, referred to as pre-construction services, is $1.49 million. The project is funded by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Measure B Program and the City of Mountain View.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

N.Y. MTA Announces Rollout of Subway Service Enhancements

The planned enhancements will start with the first phase in July 2023, with the final phase expected to be implemented in July 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

Siemens' Krefeld Rail Vehicle Plant Celebrates Anniversary

Founded on March 16, 1898, as Waggon-Fabrik A.G. Uerdingen, the plant was taken over by Siemens in 1989. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 4, 2023

SacRT Unveils New Siemens LRVs

The new low-floor vehicles will provide easier access at every doorway, a spacious seating design, and large windows for better light and views.

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