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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2018

Illinois, Tennessee obtain FTA safety oversight certification

States must receive FTA certification by April 15, 2019 or new federal transit funds cannot be awarded.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2018

MBTA introduces 'stopped-train' messaging on 3 rail lines

Works within the real-time predictions for each subway line, being triggered when a train has spent two minutes longer than predicted in an area of track.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2018

FRA awards $203M for positive train control

Expects to issue a second NOFO soliciting applications for PTC systems deployment projects based on the balance of the $250M.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2018

Stantec leading renovation of L.A. Metro station

The $109 million expansion of Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station is critical, as the station has grown to the fourth most heavily used in the Metro system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

N.M.'s Rail Runner receives $29M for PTC project

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, which is after the U.S. DOT’s deadline.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

Don’t overlook humans’ role in autonomous vehicle safety, report says

Report notes that autonomous technology, short of full automation, presents a number of important behavioral safety issues.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

NYC Transit launching town halls to discuss system modernization

The Fast Forward Plan includes goals such as installing new signal and track infrastructure for subways and accelerating accessibility.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

Md.'s Light RailLink re-opens 3 days ahead of schedule

The repair work involved cutting and removing sections of track, gravel, and soil; pipe building; and excavation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2018

Metrolink lands $6.5M grant for rail improvement program

The "SCORE" program is a $10 billion plan to improve regional rail in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2018

COTA named outstanding mid-sized public transit agency, by APTA

A transit system redesign, and fleet-wide Wi-Fi access for riders were among the achievements considered by APTA.

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