Metro Magazine
MENU
SEARCHMENUSEARCHLoading data...
The contract comprises 246 Movia metro cars (41 six-car trains), including spare parts and training for the operator’s staff. Supplier’s share of the contract amounts to approximately $138 million.
Read More →
Aiden Quinn, who admitted to texting his girlfriend before his Green Line car smashed into another car in 2009, pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence by a person in control of a train. He was sentenced to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service.
Read More →The BYCI project will significantly expand and rehabilitate the existing subway station to improve efficiency and capacity and reduce overcrowding during rush hours.
Read More →New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (N.Y. MTA) and NJ Transit workers have begun to inspect, assess and repair of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. N.Y. MTA began partial restoration of bus service. NJ Transit suspended all service until further notice. Maryland MTA will operate light rail, MARC Train, and commuter bus service on their regular schedules Oct. 31.
Read More →The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
Read More →Rail is an essential part of transit systems, and more funding is needed to keep rail projects on track.
Read More →In addition to the outreach events, FRA is accepting written comments from interested individuals and organizations through a public docket that has been created for that purpose.
Read More →Commuters in Boston, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Chicago will be able to order groceries for delivery using their mobile devices at the company's digital grocery aisles on the train platforms.
Read More →Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.
Read More →Recipients include California ($901 million) for the construction of new lines in the Central Valley; Florida ($800 million) for the Tampa to Orlando corridor; and Iowa ($230 million) to create a new intercity passenger rail service between Iowa City and Chicago.
Read More →