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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

This year, the agency became the first major U.S.-based railroad to implement a Safety Management System, a proactive approach to managing safety, resulting in significant improvement.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Metra approves $15M onboard surveillance camera contract

The contract was awarded to Railhead Corporation of Burr Ridge, Ill.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2019

N.Y.'s MTA joins UN agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The agency is only the second government entity in the U.S. to commit to a science-based target to drive down greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2019

Joint venture celebrates Stage 1 of Ottawa's Confederation Line

A team including STV and AECOM played a critical part in the design and construction of the line.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

San Diego MTS rail, bus ridership sees boost in Q1

he spike has been led by the Trolley, which has posted six straight months of year-over-year gains.

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ArticlesNovember 6, 2019

How the Tokyo Metro Handles Rush Hour to Operate On Time

To help alleviate the crowding during rush hour, the company developed a promotion that incentivized people to use the train during off-peak hours instead

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Alstom testing hydrogen fuel-cell train in the Netherlands

The tests will be carried out on the track between Groningen and Leeuwarden at up to approximately 87 mph and will last about two weeks.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2019

LIRR begins PTC usage on 4 more rail lines

The segment of the Montauk Branch between Babylon and Patchogue received the technology in April, and the Hempstead Branch received it in August.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

L.A. Metro completes Blue Line improvements, rebrands as A Line

The agency's board approved a new line naming convention citing the need for more consistency as the system grows.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

L.A. Metro RFP seeks early contractor involvement to develop project

Agency is seeking a pre-development agreement with up to two private sector proposers to assist in the planning and design of the Sepulveda transit corridor megaproject.

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