The 800 Next Generation double-deck coaches will include power outlets at the seats, first- and second-class seating areas, ergonomic seats and customer information systems.
Preliminary figures show that Tri-Rail carried approximately 4.3 million passengers in 2008, representing a 22.9 percent increase compared to 2007’s approximate 3.5 million.
The increase incorporates the new maximum civil penalty amounts authorized by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and new minimum amounts required under the Federal Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990.
The “Night of the Stars” event will recognize the accomplishments of Metro’s front-line employees who have reached significant milestones in the safe operation of the Metro transit system.
The company was attempting to rejuvenate passenger railcar manufacturing in the U.S., and featured diesel multiple-unit equipment options, but actual purchases were limited.
The commuter service reductions, the largest in MTA’s recent history, were required in order for MTA to reduce its budget in response to dramatic declines in revenue to the Maryland Transportation Trust Fund.
The new signs, which have begun to be installed this week, are customized for each station entrance and address prohibited activities in the Metrorail system.
NYCT received 900 Rider Report Cards from riders rating the M service. Out of those responses, 848 returned via mail and another 52 responses were received through the Internet.
Motorcoach company loaning insurance. Charter service selling luxury inauguration train trip. Fare hackers team with MBTA.
Features include computer-monitored throttles and speedometers for better control and smoother ride and an onboard, computerized diagnostic system that allows quicker repair when a failure does occur.
In his new position, Welbes will be accountable for providing executive leadership and continuity for the day-to-day administration and operation of the full range of FTA's responsibilities.
Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”
Developing the new rules is a necessary first step to specify how the technically complex PTC systems must function and describe how FRA will assess a railroad’s PTC implementation plan before it can become operational.
Ready to respond with $661 million in freeway projects; $102 million in bus transit projects; $128 million in rail transit projects and $1.1 billion in city and county public works projects.
Work begins immediately and is scheduled for completion in 20 months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams had encouraged eclipse viewers to take mass transit to their destinations for safety and congestion relief.
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