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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

Valley Metro's new 'Customer Experience' staff to assist riders, security

The coordinators will be located at the system’s busiest stations and support special events served by light rail.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2019

Chicago set to launch Red-Purple Bypass construction this fall

The RPM Phase One project will make commuting better for CTA riders with improved service and modern, fully accessible stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2019

Siemens lands TriMet light rail vehicle order

The contract includes options for up to 60 additional LRVs, which would accommodate additional vehicles needed for further service expansions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Power Pusher Rail Movers system moves 'massive' railcars remotely

One operator can safely move 10 to 225 tons with Power Pusher’s battery-powered Rail Movers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

DART begins construction to extend Red, Blue Line station platforms

Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam Inc. is providing project management services for the platform extensions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

WMATA names new safety chief

Theresa M. Impastato was most recently deputy chief safety officer of Amtrak.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Metra, Chicago State U. to build new station on South Side of city

The project demonstrates a commitment by both institutions to provide safe and accessible transportation options and stimulate economic growth on the far southeast side of Chicago.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

Mass. Governor files $18B transportation bond bill

The authorization would be used to fund existing programs, as well as several new initiatives designed to lessen impacts from roadway congestion.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

San Diego MTS adding 25 new Siemens light rail vehicles

The cars will operate the entire 53-mile double-tracked MTS light rail network, including on the 11-mile Mid-Coast Trolley extension.

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NewsJuly 24, 2019

FTA could improve reliability of estimating rail project costs:GAO

For example, the documents did not discuss sensitivity analyses — an assessment of each factor's effect on cost.

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