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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 31, 2023

MBTA Completes Expedited Red Line Work

All speed restrictions that were in place prior to the shutdown have been alleviated in this area, improving travel times by over 10 minutes for Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line riders.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 27, 2023

WMATA, Local Officials Open New Command, Communications Center

WMATA GM/CEO Randy Clarke and Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg toured the MICC during a ribbon cutting celebration for the new Metro Building at Eisenhower in Alexandria, Va.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 26, 2023

FTA Seeking Input on New Training Requirements to Improve Rail Safety Oversight

The FTA is seeking public comment for rail transit and state safety oversight agency personnel to help maintain effective, ongoing safety training for the industry.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 24, 2023

CUTA Report Shows How Public Transit Can Help Canada's Housing Crisis

The report emphasizes the role of public transit in shaping housing development, improving affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 20, 2023

Metrolink Uses Earthquake Safety Technology for Great California ShakeOut

At 10:19 a.m., Metrolink trains operating on Metrolink-owned tracks were slowed by an automated process initiated by Metrolink’s early earthquake detection system, which was adopted systemwide in March.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 18, 2023

SANDAG Taps HDR to Provide Environmental, Conceptual Engineering for LOSSAN Realignment

The firm has worked with SANDAG since 2020 on the San Diego Regional Rail Alternatives Analysis and Conceptual Engineering Study that set the groundwork for the realignment.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 13, 2023

CAT, City of Savannah Team Up for Passenger, Operator Safety Awareness

CAT and the City of Savannah remain committed to ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for all riders and staff.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 13, 2023

Minnesota's Metro Bus CEO Wins WSO Award

The award recognizes an “active member of the WSO, who has shown above average skills in leadership, and supervision of transportation programs, etc.”

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News•by Staff and News Reports•October 12, 2023

FRA Publishes Final Rule Requiring Image Recording Devices on Passenger Trains

The FAST Act required the regulation, and the regulation also responds to a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation with the aim to enhance safety across the passenger rail industry.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 12, 2023

FRA Grants $38.3M to L.A. Metro for Project to Improve Safety

The project will improve safety at the Doran Street crossing, which has one of the highest numbers of safety-related incidents involving vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians in Los Angeles County.

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