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New Mobilityby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn Targets Smarter, Inclusive Mobility

R-TRIP is led by Penn IUR Faculty Fellows Leslie Richards, former CEO of PennDOT and SEPTA and now professor of practice at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and Lead Faculty Advisor Megan Ryerson, UPS Foundation professor and chair of the Department of City and Regional Planning at the Weitzman School.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations After Fatal Ohio Motorcoach Crash

Three students on the motorcoach and three people in a passenger vehicle were killed. More than 40 other people were injured.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

San Antonio's VIA Approves 'Transformational' FY26 Budget

The budget builds on VIA’s accelerated vision for enhancing transit service and organizational performance, focusing on what riders value most: more frequent service, safer journeys, and improved access to opportunities.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

ABC Companies Cuts Ribbon on Colorado Facility

The event welcomed customers, fleet operators, industry partners, local leaders, and community members, marking ABC’s 10th U.S. service center and its first location in the Mountain West.

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An MTA Siemens Charger locomotive.
Railby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 24, 2025

New York MTA Siemens Locomotives Begin Passenger Service on Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North begins passenger service with new Siemens Charger locomotives, marking a major step in New York’s rail modernization.

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Aerial view of Caltrain's electric service.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 23, 2025

Caltrain Celebrates First Anniversary of Electrified Service with Record Ridership

A year after electrification, Caltrain delivers faster commutes and record-breaking ridership growth.

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Railby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Cleveland RTA to Order 6 More Siemens Railcars

The board approval is another step toward fulfilling the contract agreement with Siemens Mobility for the total purchase of 60 Siemens Model S200 railcars, which will then replace GCRTA’s existing fleet of heavy and light rail trains.

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Technologyby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Nashville's WeGo, INIT Team for Contactless Fare Payment

Riders can now pay fares with a simple tap using a contactless credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay, directly on the fare validator.

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A blue NCTD commuter rail.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 23, 2025

California's North County Transit District Celebrates 50th Anniversary

NCTD’s golden anniversary brings new rail announcements, a logo redesign, and community celebrations across San Diego’s North County.

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Railby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Amtrak, USRC Agree to Restore Federal Control of Washington Union Station

The new agreement among USRC, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration will expedite restoration efforts, enhance security, and stimulate new economic development.

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