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Technology•by Staff•April 25, 2024

SEPTA Starts Installation of New Metro Wayfinding System

The first new signs have debuted as part of the opening for the new Drexel Station at 30th Street, and the rollout will continue station-by-station over the next two years.

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Rail•by Staff and News Reports•April 25, 2024

Long Island Rail Road Marks 190 Years

The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, carrying more than 200,000 customers each weekday. Last year in conjunction with the opening of Grand Central Madison and Main Line Third Track, it operated more than 77,000 more trains than it did the prior year.

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GILLIG Partnering to Add Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

The GILLIG hydrogen fuel cell bus, which is currently in development with BAE System and Ballard Power Systems, will provide transit agencies with zero-emission operational range, rapid refueling capabilities, and reliable performance in diverse climates and terrains.

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Mineta Study Examines Cyber Risk Landscape

January 2024 had a record number of attacks — the second highest number of attacks for a month ever and 130% more than last January.

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NJTRANSIT Releases First-Ever Sustainability Plan

In accordance with NJ TRANSIT’s 10-Year Strategic Plan, “NJT2030,” the Sustainability Plan prioritizes environmental responsibility while also highlighting deliverable benefits to customers in the communities it serves.

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Bus•by Staff•April 24, 2024

Vicinity Granted Nasdaq Extension to Meet Minimum Bid Price Rule

As previously disclosed, the company was initially notified by Nasdaq on October 24, 2023 that the company was not in compliance with the Bid Price Requirement for a period of 30 consecutive business days.

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Technology•by News/Media Release•April 24, 2024

BAE Systems, Cummins To Team for Transit Bus Hybrid Drivetrain

The hybrid-electric solution will continue to provide transit agencies with a proven and cost-effective technology that reduces fuel use and emissions, according to the companies.

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Management•by Staff and News Reports•April 24, 2024

L.A. Metro Sees 16th Straight Month of Ridership Growth

Average weekday rail ridership saw a 6.4% increase in boardings over March 2023, surpassing 200,000 boardings for the second time since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Rail•by Staff and News Reports•April 23, 2024

Brightline West Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Line

The 218-mile Las Vegas to California system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 and is based on Brightline’s vision to connect city pairs that are too short to fly and too far to drive.

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Bus•by News/Media Release•April 23, 2024

Cincinnati Metro Places 10 New GILLIG Hybrid Buses into Service

The fleet enhancements are at the forefront of Metro's sustainability efforts, which reflect a continued strategy toward greener, more efficient transit operations.

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