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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2019

Amtrak promotes rail crossing, track safety tips ahead of summer

A train traveling at 55 miles per hour can take approximately one mile, or the length of about 18 football fields to stop.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

New York City Transit to modernize service status notices

Will provide a much deeper level of detail, with seven new categories of service status conveyed on a line-by-line basis.

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NewsJune 3, 2019

Stadler secures contract to build 8 FLIRT trains for Texas

They anticipate passenger service for the end of 2022 after securing $119 million contract with DART. 

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NewsJune 3, 2019

Boston's Commuter Rail Revived Through Rehab

Since Keolis began operation of the commuter rail system, it has worked with the MBTA to revitalize its aging fleet, improve track and infrastructure, and boost revenue and ridership.

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ArticlesJune 3, 2019

Sydney Rail Ops Designed with Humans in Mind

Sydney, Australia’s new facility will be able to operate under extreme events with redundant and diverse power and communication feeds.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2019

L.A. Metro state of good repair work reaches milestone

The agency is greatly expanding its transit system thanks to the M sales tax ballot measure approved by L.A. County voters in 2016.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2019

PTC now operating on 48K plus miles, according to FRA report

All 41 railroads subject to the statutory mandate complied with the law by Dec. 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2019

San Diego MTS, Lyft partner for 'Transit Tuesday' program

The first 500 people to claim the discount code in the Lyft app will get a 25% discount on rides to and from 50 Trolley Stations and Rapid stops.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2019

Alstom delivers first next-generation train to French rail network

Each train is 118 feet long and can carry more than 300 passengers, offering a renewed travelling experience.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2019

Kiewit Infrastructure to design-build Sound Transit rail extension

The total amount of the contract with contingency funding is $1.4 billion.

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