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Railby StaffJune 27, 2025

Sound Transit Board Identifies Preferred Route for Tacoma Dome Link Extension

The 10-mile extension will connect Federal Way to Tacoma with four new stations and is now set to enter the preliminary engineering and final environmental impact statement phase.

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Image of a PATCO rail system platform.
Railby News/Media ReleaseJune 27, 2025

PATCO Announces Phased Overnight Weekday Service Changes

Service suspensions target low ridership hours to improve PATCO’s safety, maintenance, and station conditions.

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Managementby StaffJune 27, 2025

TransDASH Summit Highlights New Era of Transit Performance Metrics

Public transit leaders gathered in Greensboro, N.C., to explore how outcome-based data is reshaping the way agencies measure community impact and to celebrate standout performers like Long Beach Transit.

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Zero Emissionsby StaffJune 26, 2025

TTC Surpasses 100 Battery-Electric Buses in Service

According to TTC officials, jointly funded by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto, the growing electric fleet now serves diverse neighborhoods throughout the city, offering quieter, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly public transportation.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2025

Transdev Partners with California’s Monterey-Salinas Transit to Launch Enhanced Transit Services

The agreement, which includes a five-year base contract, reflects a shared commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and technology-forward mobility solutions to the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley communities.

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Rhett Sander-Spencer, ART's 10 millionth rider, posing for a picture with transit professionals.
Busby News/Media ReleaseJune 26, 2025

New Mexico's ART System Reaches 10 Million Rides

With strong ridership and growing routes, Albuquerque Rapid Transit continues to shape the city’s future.

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An aerial rendering of ATP's light rail in Austin.
Railby Elora HaynesJune 26, 2025

Inside ATP’s RFP Process for Landmark Austin Light Rail System

Earlier this month, the final design and construction contract were released as the city prepares to break ground on its first light rail system in 2027.

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Technologyby StaffJune 26, 2025

CATS Invests in Rider Experience with Safer, Smarter Transit Fleet

This multi-million-dollar investment reflects a strategic response to passenger demands for a modern, reliable, accessible public transportation system.

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TransLink logo overlaid on a SkyTrain at a station platform in Metro Vancouver.
Railby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

TransLink’s Fare Enforcement Program Drives Revenue Gains and Improved Compliance

A crackdown on fare evasion, combined with education efforts, is driving more Metro Vancouver riders to pay full fare—generating $3.2 million in additional revenue in just six months.

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Railby StaffJune 25, 2025

Metrolink Launches Simplified, More Affordable Fare Structure Pilot Program

The revamped fare menu streamlines ticket options, reduces the cost of most monthly passes, and introduces new day-pass options — changes rooted in direct rider feedback and part of Metrolink’s broader transformation into a true regional passenger rail system.

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