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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 3, 2023

Anaheim Transportation Network Launches New Payment System

ATN provides public transit service to 9 million passengers annually in the greater Anaheim area including portions of Buena Park, Garden Grove, and Orange.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersOctober 18, 2023

Funding Could Bring Faster, More Efficient Passenger Rail

This year’s allocation is the largest that has ever been dispensed partly because of disruptions in the supply chain caused by COVID-19. The federal funding will support track repair, rail upgrades, bridge work, and construction of new rail lines and facilities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 13, 2023

MTI Report Examines Economic, Environmental Gains of High-Speed Rail

Many countries and regions — including Germany, Spain, and the UK in Europe; China, Japan, and South Korea in Asia; and many more — have had HSR systems in place for many years or even decades.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 26, 2023

FRA Awards $1.4B for Rail Infrastructure

The funding is the largest amount ever awarded for rail safety and rail supply chain upgrades through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 25, 2023

Amtrak Completes $1.4M Upgrade Project in Missouri

The railroad, working with the City of Jefferson, advanced a series of accessibility improvements in accordance with the ADA that include a new platform, ramps, signage, lighting, and guardrails.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 21, 2023

Agencies Take Initiative During Rail Safety Week

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 17, 2023

Amtrak Teams to Bring Zero-Emission Buses to Washington State

As the first-ever EV in the Amtrak National Network, the bus — owned and operated by MTRWestern — can make the nearly 200-mile roundtrip on one single charge.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2023

NTSB Determines Cause of Fatal Collision in Missouri

The June 27, 2022, collision occurred when a dump truck crossed over rail tracks without stopping at a stop sign and crossbucks located at the grade crossing.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2023

Intercity Bus Lines Make Big Moves, Heightening Competition and Customer Choice

By gradually overcoming equipment and driver shortages that put a drag on the recovery last year, bus lines have seen traffic rebound nationwide to perhaps 80% to 85% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Amtrak Continues NEC Track Work

While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.

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