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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2019

Senators threaten to withhold WMATA funds if it selects Chinese railcars

CRRC is actively pursuing a WMATA contract likely to exceed $1 billion to build up to 800 of its new 8000-series railcars.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

Current, former CEOs launch commuter rail coalition

Executive committee consists of Metra's Jim Derwinski, TriMet's Doug Kelsey, and Steven Abrams of SFRTA/Tri-Rail.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

Partnership to bring last-mile connectivity to Metra services

Tenants of an office complex will be provided a monthly Lyft pass, allowing free rides between the complex and four rail stations.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2019

San Francisco Muni ends switchbacks on rail line

A switchback occurs when a Muni rail line changes directions in the middle of a scheduled run.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

FTA allocates $1.36B in CIG funding for 16 new, existing projects

The agency has advanced funding for 22 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2019

Keolis commemorates Earth Month through neighborhood cleanups

Activities will advance previous work to clean and beautify the commuter rail network.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2019

Chicago completes surveillance camera upgrade on rail system

In total, 660 existing cameras were upgraded and 340 cameras were added.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2019

L.A. Metro opens LEED-certified rail yard

Features of the yard include pollution reducing construction processes and easy access to public transportation for workers.

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NewsApril 4, 2019

How a quality management system brings you a cleaner train

BART is one of only a few transit agencies with the prestigious ISO 9001 Certification.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2019

Bombardier to upgrade Australian rollingstock

The total value of the contract is approximately $255 million, which includes design and delivery.

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