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NewsApril 21, 2021

Allison Transmission's Electric Hybrid Solution Debuts on NYCT Buses

The eGen Flex system includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

New York MTA to distribute 75K masks to frontline workers

Personal protective equipment, including masks, continues to be mandatory for certain positions and duties across the agency and will continue to be provided in these instances.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

NY MTA issues update on precautions against coronavirus

Health guidance messaging deployed across 3,000 digital screens on subway, 2,000 on buses, and 550 on commuter railroads.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

9 startups tapped to bring cutting-edge tech to MTA, other area agencies

More than 130 companies applied to be part of this year’s program, which focuses on three topics that were jointly chosen by the participating agencies.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Feinberg named interim president of NYC Transit

The MTA Transit Committee Chair and former Federal Railroad Administrator will begin March 9, while the agency conducts a search for a permanent chief.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

NYCT seeks to buy up to 949 open-gangway subway cars

Agency is planning a base order of 504 new cars, which will be identified as the R262 class, with the option of 445 additional cars.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

MTA posts best January metrics for NYC Subway, LIRR, Metro-North

Gains come as agencies undertake historic capital renewal and expansion and report ridership gains.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2020

Former NYCT head joins HNTB to lead transit, rail market sector

Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim has led some of the largest transportation agencies in the country.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2020

NY MTA unveils campaign to combat hate crimes on buses, trains

Visual campaign promoting kindness, respect and solidarity, follows 42% increase in hate crimes on NYC Transit System in 2019.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

New York City Transit chief Byford resigns

Byford also submitted his resignation to the MTA in October, citing frustration with interference from Governor Cuomo.

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