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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

Alstom unveils design for Montreal’s REM train

The external livery, chosen by the public, was inspired by the new Samuel De Champlain Bridge.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

Brightline to rebrand as Virgin Trains USA

British billionaire and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson Branson is scheduled to appear in Miami this week for the announcement.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Metra to hold 59 safety blitzes to reinforce safe behavior around tracks

Employees will be at one of the commuter railroad’s 242 stations during the morning commute, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

Port Authority taps PATH dep. dir. DeGraffe to lead the railroad

Capital programs she will oversee include, replacing equipment and rebuilding tunnels severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

MBTA releases plan to advance future capital investments

Projects underway include improving real-time arrival information for subway, bus, and commuter rail trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

HDR to help manage Capital Metro's proposed transformation

The agency's vision includes short-term enhancements to existing infrastructure, as well as traditional modes of mass transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

New Metra railcar RFP allows for alternative designs

Proposals will be due in August and Metra hopes to finalize a deal by the end of the year for at least 200 new cars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

N.Y. Senate passes legislation to add transit dependent NFTA board members

The new appointments could play a major role in shaping NFTA’s future, which includes a possible $1.6 billion light rail expansion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Metro Transit to improve quality of service, safety on rail systems

Includes adding technology to make riding the bus more reliable and adding new bus routes, which will cost about $1.5 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Sonoma-Marin rail system carries 100,000th bicyclist

Since opening its doors in 2017, SMART passengers have included bicyclists who use their bikes to get to and from stations on a regular basis.

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