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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2019

Keolis, partners launch Canada's ION light rail system

The contract, which was awarded in May 2014, is under a PPP and is Keolis’ first light rail operation in North America.

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NewsJune 19, 2019

Sound Transit receives first of 152 new Siemens LRVs

The new vehicles are expected to more than triple Sound Transit’s current fleet size of 62 LRVs in service

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2019

MARTA moving ahead with historic transit expansion program

The program marks a major shift in the agency's approach to project delivery, with a commitment to seeking public-private partnerships.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2019

DART board approves development agreement

The agency acquired the land during construction of their light-rail line to construct and operate a future plaza that would connect Victory Station to American Airlines Center.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

Siemens Mobility to overhaul TriMet LRVs

The project order, which is set to be complete in 2025, has a volume of approximately $90 million with options.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2019

Sound Transit IDs alternatives for Link extensions environmental study

The board action reflects 18 months of robust public engagement with key stakeholders.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Metro Transit to improve quality of service, safety on rail systems

Includes adding technology to make riding the bus more reliable and adding new bus routes, which will cost about $1.5 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

FTA advises N.C. rail project to address concerns, stay on schedule

The agency also advised GoTriangle to set the project’s budget to at least $2.5 billion to cover recent changes and rising construction costs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Sound Transit light, commuter rail services see boost in 2018 ridership

Overall, the agency's ridership for 2018 grew 2.9% to more than 48 million riders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

Keolis adds light rail to its Australian multimodal network

The approximate 1.7-mile long network features six stations and runs between Wickham and Pacific Park.

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