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[Photos] Tour NY MTA's next-generation subway cars

The MTA Board recently approved the purchase of 535 state-of-the-art, next-generation R211 subway cars. Prior to the approval, NYC Transit presented prototypes of the new cars at 34 Street -Hudson Yards to seek customer feedback, as well as introduce the future of the New York City subway to the public.

January 25, 2018

Chicago Transit Authority's 2014 Holiday Train

The 2014 Chicago Transit Authority Holiday Train is here! Santa and his elves will ride the decked-out train passing out candy canes and season's greetings.

December 24, 2014

Photos: New York City Transit F Train Derailment

Emergency service workers responded to the derailment of an NYCT F train

May 6, 2014

June 2013 in Pictures

A look at METRO's June 2013 issue.

July 17, 2013

Grand Central upgrade plan in visuals

More than $200 million in public improvements to Grand Central Terminal proposed by N.Y. developer.

September 12, 2014

[Photos] Rio de Janeiro: Building up transport infrastructure for Olympic Games

Tour Rio de Janeiro's various transport infrastructure projects underway and services already launched in anticipation of the 2016 Olympic Games. Projects include bus rapid transit, expressway, light rail tram and cable car.

August 6, 2015

NYCT Nostalgia Trains Mark Subways' 110th Anniversary

NYCT Nostalgia Trains Mark Subways' 110th Anniversary

November 5, 2014

[Photos] Tour DART's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station in downtown Des Moines is the primary transfer location betweeen routes and includes the Customer Service Department and Administrative Offices. The station, which opened in November 2012 features many amenities including climate-controlled waiting areas, covered loading platforms, a bicycle storage room and Java Joe’s CoffeeHouse.

July 30, 2015

[Photos] cTrain Elevated Mass Transit Concept

The C-train concept, developed by Jacob Innovations, is an automated mass transit mode of elevated lightweight trains with seating room only. The design eliminates need for depots - via capability to travel on upper and lower wheels by switching vertically between tracks and be stored vertically above the tracks. The cTrain system can be built quickly and cheaply with exiting technologies.

January 22, 2016

Nov/Dec 2013 in pictures

A look at METRO's Nov/Dec 2013 in pictures.

November 22, 2013

August 2013 in Pictures

A look at METRO's August 2013 issue

September 12, 2013

Photos: Mexico City subway system

A collection of images from Mexico City's Metro showcasing highlights from the underground system and some above-ground attractions.

December 17, 2014

[Photos] Hyperloop One: Vision for Dubai Transport

Hyperloop One unveiled an original concept for autonomous transportation in the UAE, including designs for the world’s first Hyperloop One Portals (the equivalent of a station or airport) and Hyperloop One Pods that can take passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes, compared to a two-hour drive.

November 9, 2016

[Photos] The Montreal Metro Project: Chris Forsyth

Montreal-based architecture photographer, Chris Forsyth developed a photo series covering the often overlooked art and architecture of Montreal’s internationally renowned metro system. His objective is to show people that beautiful architecture, art, and design is accessible and present in all spaces.

January 20, 2016

ARTIC: Premier SoCal transportation hub

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

November 14, 2014