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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

FTA seeks expedited project delivery participants for pilot

Intends to work with selected project sponsors to further define the steps that must be completed before a construction grant can be awarded under the Pilot Program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2018

Metrolink honors memory of those killed, injured in 2008 train crash

Ten years ago, a Metrolink passenger train collided head-on with a Union Pacific freight train in the Chatsworth area.

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ArticlesCover StorySeptember 13, 2018

Nashville's Transit System Defies Defeat with New Brand, Revised Plan

After its $5.4 billion dollar mass transit referendum loss at the ballot box, the agency moves ahead with revised project plans, while also celebrating a rebrand.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

GreenPower delivers first EV Star to Port of Oakland

The 25-foot bus seats up to 19 people, with an operational range of 125 to 200 miles on a single charge and a 20-plus year lifetime.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

Bombardier unveils battery-operated, emission-free train

The new train is the first of its kind and was developed for Germany over the course of the past 60 years.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

FRA makes $46M available for PTC work

The NOFO represents the balance of the $250 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program funds available. 

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ArticlesSeptember 12, 2018

BusCon to Bring Latest Ops Trends, Tech and More to Indianapolis

“North America’s Biggest Bus Show” offers the largest quantity and widest variety of vehicle and products on the show floor, giving attendees the chance to see more than 60 vehicles.

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ArticlesSeptember 11, 2018

Understand your customer’s needs and they’ll say ‘yes’ to transit

Beyond providing reliable and affordable service, transit agencies strive to meet mobility needs of all potential riders.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

New Flyer opens high-tech bus part fabrication facility in Ky.

The opening follows from New Flyer’s announcement in Nov. 2017 to invest $28 million in the state.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

WMATA issues RFP for 8000-series railcars

Plans to acquire at least 256 8000-series cars to allow for the retirement of the 2000- and 3000-series cars at the end of their 40-year service life.

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