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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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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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