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Rail•by News/Media Release•March 20, 2024

SacRT Adding 9 More Siemens S700 Railcars

The order builds on the previous order of 36, bringing the total number of trains ordered to 45. SacRT’s contract with Siemens is for the purchase of up to 76 new low-floor light rail vehicles.

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Management•by Staff and News Reports•March 20, 2024

Keolis Names Thomas President/COO US Transit Business

Based out of the Boston headquarters reporting to the North America CEO and sitting on the Executive Committee, he brings knowledge of both the industry and Keolis’ multimodal operations to the organization.

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Rail•by Staff and News Reports•March 20, 2024

Damaged Southern California Rail Line Set to Resume Service

The OCTA, which owns the track through San Clemente, worked in partnership with Metrolink, which operates regional passenger rail service, to build a 200-foot-long wall at Mariposa Point, to safely re-establish service on the track.

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Rail•by Staff•March 19, 2024

Pittsburgh Set to Begin Comprehensive Light Rail Project

The agency will combine multiple projects initially intended to be completed separately to streamline operations, maximize efficiency, and minimize disruptions, while enhancing the overall reliability and safety of this critical transit corridor.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•March 19, 2024

STV Leading SEPTA Procurement for New Railcars

The firm will provide project management, design, engineering, testing, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance support services for the planned procurement.

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Management•by Staff and News Reports•March 19, 2024

Canada’s 3 Biggest Transit Agencies Urge Government to Advance Next Wave of Funding

In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.

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Zero Emissions•by Staff•March 19, 2024

Report Finds $1T Investment Needed for Full Electrification of Commercial Fleets

The Clean Freight Coalition, which consists of several transportation stakeholders across the motorcoach and trucking industries, says policymakers must address these cost concerns to ensure that an electrified supply chain functions smoothly for the American economy.

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King County Metro Adding 89 GILLIG Battery Electric Buses

The agency will have the option to purchase up to 395 buses through this contract, with the remaining coaches made available for purchase by other regional transit agencies.

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Technology•by News/Media Release•March 15, 2024

U.S. DOT Awards $50M in SMART Grants

The competitive grant program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $500 million over five years for state, local, and Tribal governments to leverage advances in technology to create safer, more efficient, and more innovative transportation systems.

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Rail•by News/Media Release•March 15, 2024

Alstom Planning to Operate its First Passenger Rail Service

WSMR is seeking to introduce direct connectivity to and from North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands, and London that doesn’t exist today.

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