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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 8, 2024

WMATA Now Operating Auto Doors on All Rail Lines

Customers will notice faster entries and exits with doors opening within three to five seconds after the train stops on the station platform. The time saved per stop is up to 10 seconds.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2024

RIPTA Celebrates First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station

The cutting-edge charging station, located along the R-Line — RIPTA’s most frequently-used route connecting Providence, Cranston, and Pawtucket — can charge up to four electric buses simultaneously while they are in service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 1, 2024

Biz Briefs: WeDriveU, TRC, and More

The latest installment of Biz Briefs includes partnerships in Buffalo, Albany, and Los Angeles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2024

FTA Makes $1.9M Available to Improve the Transit Customer Experience

The Notice of Funding Opportunity is intended to advance emerging technologies, strategies, and innovations that make transit easier and more accessible for transit riders across the country.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2024

Amtrak Awards Contract to Build New Connecticut River Bridge

The milestone comes on the heels of recent permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2024

Santa Clara Valley VTA Awards Construction Management Contract for BART Extension

Under this contract, Bechtel will establish a program-wide organizational structure, processes, and procedures for effective management of all phases of construction, including early works construction, tunneling, stations, system testing, commissioning, close-out, and turnover of facilities.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Approves Contractor to Design of Track, Overhead Electrical Systems

After an extensive competitive procurement process, joint venture SYSTRA | TYPSA was awarded the contract with today’s board action.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

Biz Briefs: PhoenixEV, Transdev, and More

METRO's latest Biz Briefs roundup includes a rebrand, Transdev, and more.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2024

Amtrak, CSX Partner for Downeaster PTC Project

Scheduled to be completed in Spring 2026, PTC will support the Amtrak Downeaster service and freight trains traveling on this route.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

WMATA Intalling Vinyl Seating on All Buses

Nearly 40 buses have had their cloth seats replaced with modern, easier-to-clean and maintain vinyl, similar to the material used on Metrorail trains.

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