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ArticlesNovember 28, 2018

Alstom Revamps LRVs to Meet Evolving Mobility Needs

The Citadis X05 features a wider gangway, larger panoramic windows, higher speed, and reduced maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

Valley Metro introduces new rail rider safety, security app

Riders can discreetly report suspicious activity, vandalism, graffiti, disruptive behavior and maintenance issues or receive notifications.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Legislation calls for NJ Transit to issue refunds for rail delays

Monthly pass holders would get a prorated amount refunded while single-ticket holders would get their money back.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2018

First L.A. Metro cars arrive at new train yard for Crenshaw/LAX project

The facility will house rail vehicles for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, which is in the final construction stages.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

Honolulu to use city funds to fill light rail project shortfall

FTA demanded that Honolulu officials come up with $44 million to help pay for administrative costs associated with the project.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2018

L.A. Metro begins tunneling on first section of Purple Line extension

Twin tunnel boring machines will begin by tunneling parallel underground sections between the future Wilshire/La Brea Station and the current Wilshire/Western Purple Line terminus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Brookville delivers 100th streetcar vehicle, 50th PCC streetcar in 2018

In August 2018, Brookville also delivered the fourth in an order of five of its modern Liberty Streetcar vehicles with onboard energy storage system to the City of Milwaukee.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Brookville wins Manufacturer of the Year award

The Global Light Rail Awards are held annually in London to recognize achievements in the light rail industry around the world.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Sound Transit board taps elevated light rail for Redmond Link extension

The action moves the Downtown Redmond Link Extension project closer to the start of construction in 2019 and service beginning in 2024.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

FTA issues new ultimatum on Honolulu rail project

The FTA’s estimate puts rail’s price tag at $8.3 billion, which is $134 million more than the city’s budget estimate. HART now needs to find that additional money in the next 60 days.

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