METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Rail•by Staff•November 26, 2024

MBTA's Red Line Now Slow Zone-Free for First Time in 20 Years

As a result of unencumbered access to track areas, crews accomplished important work to lift two speed restrictions along over 2,000 feet of track as part of the Track Improvement Program.

Read More →
Zero Emissions•by Staff•November 26, 2024

California's OCTA to Add 50 More Zero-Emission Buses

The purchase, unanimously approved by the board, includes 40 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses and 10 battery-electric buses, which will replace buses at the end of their useful lifespan that run on compressed natural gas.

Read More →
Fast Moving Train
Technology•by Staff•November 26, 2024

Hitachi Rail invests in Canada's Urban Rail Signaling Tech

Hitachi Rail partners with Invest Ontario to develop the next generation of urban rail signaling technology in Toronto.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
TARTA Move Bus
Paratransit•by News/Media Release•November 26, 2024

TARPS Rebrands to TARTA Move

TARTA is rebranding their paratransit division as TARTA Move to bring all of their services under the same umbrella.

Read More →
Rail•by Staff•November 26, 2024

Trinity Metro Adding More Stadler FLIRT DMUs to TEXRail Service

With more than three million riders since its launch in December 2019, TEXRail continues to grow as a critical transportation option for North Texas.

Read More →
Technology•by Staff•November 25, 2024

Alstom Renews Contract to Operate, Maintain Automated People Mover at Denver International

The new contract will run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2032. The contract will employ 91 Alstom team members at Denver International Airport and is valued at approximately $228 million.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
King County Metro Bus
Management•by News/Media Release•November 25, 2024

Seattle's King County Approves 2025 Budget

King County Council approved Executive Constantine’s 2025 budget, allowing for 168,500 additional bus service hours, and support for light rail system.

Read More →
MBTA Go app launch
Technology•by News/Media Release•November 25, 2024

MBTA Launches New Mobile App

MBTA launches MBTA Go, an app that provides real-time information for all fixed route services and improves communication between MBTA and riders.

Read More →
Motorcoach•by Staff•November 25, 2024

Bustang Adds Routes, Achieves 100% Growth By End of Year

ACE added 16 new routes in September, 10 routes in October, and 16 in November after the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) procured 25 new MCI motorcoaches for the multi-phase expansion.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Management•by Staff•November 25, 2024

Following Gov.'s Funding Announcement, SEPTA Postpones Large Fare Increase

The $153 million being flexed to SEPTA at the direction of Gov. Shapiro covers SEPTA’s projected operating budget gap through the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30.

Read More →