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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

New York Governor, MTA Tout Success of Congestion Pricing

August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most significant vehicle reduction seen so far in 2025.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2025

See Tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver Leads Annual Rail Safety Push

Learn more about how 2025 Rail Safety Week seeks to heighten awareness in preventing railroad crossing and trespass incidents.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2025

Chicago Announces 2 New Innovation Studio Challenges

The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to support rail operations training.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2025

Biz Briefs: Thermo King, Hitachi Rail, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2025

California’s OCTA Delivers First Wave of Sand as Part of Coastal Rail Protection Efforts

The quarter-mile of sand being placed on North Beach in San Clemente over the next week is the initial deposit on a commitment to make sand a major part of emergency rail protection.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 3, 2025

Capitol Corridor’s TrainManager: A Digital Revolution in Rolling Stock Management

The project was named one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winners, earning the honor for the Rail category.

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ArticlesAugust 29, 2025

A Favorable Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic, But Seat Shortages Loom

A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains serving the Windy City, exemplified by many sold-out trains during Labor Day weekend.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2025

Seattle's Sound Transit Sets Link 1 Line Launch Date

The 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension features three new stations in South King County, serving Kent, Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way's Downtown Area. During peak hours, trains will operate every eight minutes.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

How MBTA Uses Podcasting to Build Trust

In this conversation from a recent episode of METROspectives, Andrew Cassidy, Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, discusses how the podcast came to be, the challenges of building it with a small team, and why it resonates with riders and employees alike.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 27, 2025

Alstom, Amtrak Unveil New Acela Northeast Corridor Trains

Built by Alstom in the U.S., the train will operate at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, making it the fastest train in America and modernizing one of the busiest and economically vital rail lines in the country, according to company officials.

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