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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2024

Caltrain Continues to Successfully Test Electric Trains

The testing will allow the agency to ramp up the testing of the new fleet as the launch of electrified service this fall grows closer.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 11, 2024

Discussing CALSTART's 'Zeroing in on ZEBs' Report with Mike Hynes

METRO recently spoke with CALSTART’s National Transit Bus Program Manager about this year’s report as well as the state of zero-emission buses overall, including how both the U.S. and Canada will continue to grow their ZEB fleets thanks to strong federal funding, the reasons for hydrogen’s growth, and much more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 6, 2024

New York Unveils 5-Point Plan to Increase Subway Safety

The plan includes surging State personnel to assist NYPD bag checks, a new program bill that would permit transit bans for individuals that assault other passengers, adding new cameras to protect conductor cabins, and more.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2024

Cybersecurity at the Forefront of This Year's Public Transit Conference

The need for an increased cybersecurity has never been greater, but there are still many transit agencies who may not know where to start. This session will focus on best practices for ensuring that your agency is both protected and can respond to potential cyber attacks.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2024

D.C.'s Fleet of the Future to be Showcased at the National Mall

The multi-week event is the first time WMATA has hosted the public to see a mock-up of its newest trains on the National Mall since the first 1000-series train cars in 1968.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 5, 2024

ABC Companies, Windstar Lines Mark Milestone Delivery

The delivery brings the total to 186 new and used coaches acquired by Windstar from ABC Companies since 1995, underlining a shared commitment to excellence in transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 5, 2024

Chicago Launches New Innovation Studio

Through the studio, the agency kicks off a long-term effort to partner with private sector entities to explore leading-edge ideas to improve system safety, develop a new solution for asset management, and expand real-time info.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 4, 2024

Inside Look: Beep, Jacksonville Expand AV Program

JTA and FSCJ are launching AVs on FSCJ's downtown campus, becoming the first college campus in the state of Florida to receive autonomous shuttles for students and visitors.

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Articlesby Alex RomanFebruary 28, 2024

Inside Look: How Hayden AI, LYT Plan to Bring Expanded Tech to Transit

The two technology providers recently announced a partnership designed to holistically enhance public transportation. Here's a look at how they plan on doing that.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 28, 2024

Check it Now: METROspectives Gets Fresh Look

With a fresh rebrand under our belt, check out some of METRO's recent videos including a great conversation with CTAA Executive Director Scott Bogren on funding, challenges facing small and mid-sized transit agencies, and fare-free public transit, and all of our APTA EXPO videos from the show floor.

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