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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

Amtrak service rolls out cleaner Siemens diesel-electric locomotives

The new Charger is the first passenger locomotive to receive the stringent Tier IV emissions certification from the EPA.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2019

Shuttered NJ TRANSIT rail services to be restored before target

The new date is nearly two weeks ahead of the agency’s target date.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2019

San Diego MTS unveils 5000-series Siemens Trolley cars

The new vehicles represent the third generation of modern, low-floor vehicles, which have been in operation since 2005.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2019

Metra adds state funding for 2 new rail stations

The two stations have been planned for years, however, funding was first held up in the state’s budget woes and then cut in 2017.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Amtrak recognized as one of America's best employers

The agency is on the Forbes list for the fifth year in a row and is among 500 employers across 25 industries.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Seattle, Via to provide on-demand transportation to, from rail stations

The year-long pilot project is partly funded by $2.7 million from the voter-approved Seattle Transportation Benefit District.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

Report suggests Cleveland should replace entire rail fleet by 2028

While both fleets have had some level of mid-life rehabilitation, each fleet is exceeding the acceptable 30-year useful life for railcars.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2019

WMATA joins Greater Washington Smart Region Movement

The agnecy and the Board of Trade signed an agreement whereby they will work together to help move critical digital projects forward in the region.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Valley Metro rail extension gets FTA approval to enter engineering

The approval moves the project forward in the capital grants program.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Sound Transit rail extension moves into next phase

In the coming months, the agency will continue intensive work to advance its federal grant application.

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