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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2017

Metra to install suicide prevention signs

The signs will be developed and finalized as part of a Mental Health Awareness Symposium to be hosted by Metra in September to coincide with National Suicide Awareness Month.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2017

MTA chief weighs food ban on subway after track fire snarls service

A garbage fire crippled subway service along four lines for more than two hours during the peak of Monday’s morning rush hour.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2017

MBTA launches PSA campaign using full-motion GIFs

These PSAs aim to promote rider etiquette and safety awareness in a new, engaging way.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2017

Former Conrail chief nominated to lead FRA

Ronald L. Batory joined the company in 1998 as VP, operations, and was appointed president/CEO in 2004.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2017

Rail vet named president of Vermont commuter rail co.

Charlie Moore previously worked as the VP of Business Development at RailComm, a global rail automation systems and software firm for the freight, transit and industrial markets.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

Omnitrans selects Metrolink vet to lead new rail department

Trischelle Baysden will lead the new rail department as the transit agency prepares to launch Arrow passenger rail service in 2020, connecting Redlands and San Bernardino.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Metra to purchase new, modern seating based on customer feedback

Metra to purchase new, modern seatsCustomer feedback results in additional design enhancements

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Toronto Transit Commission wins APTA's top transit agency award

Named Outstanding Public Transportation System for 2017, the TTC last won the award in 1986.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Transport for London taps artificial intelligence to 'chat' with customers

The 'TravelBot' tool, which is powered by AI, can "chat" with customers using Messenger and instantly tell them when their bus is due to arrive, as well as provide service updates and Tube maps.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2017

Maryland transit chief replaced two weeks before bus service launch

Kevin Quinn, who has been the MTA’s director of planning and programming, was named as acting administrator, replacing Paul Comfort.

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