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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

MTA names new president of Metro-North Railroad

Catherine Rinaldi, the sixth president of MTA Metro-North Railroad, has served as acting president since July 2017.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2018

MTA workers spill 'secrets' of the NYC subway system

Train conductors answer questions about the safest place to sit in the railcar and whether a "sick person" is a euphemism for something else.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 25, 2018

[Photos] Tour NY MTA's next-generation subway cars

The MTA Board recently approved the purchase of 535 state-of-the-art, next-generation R211 subway cars. Prior to the approval, NYC Transit presented prototypes of the new cars at 34 Street -Hudson Yards to seek customer feedback, as well as introduce the future of the New York City subway to the public.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2018

Feds nix 50/50 plan for Hudson River Tunnel project

A letter from FTA to New York and New Jersey officials said the first phase of the project, estimated at $11 billion, seeks a 50% federal investment that is "considerably higher than much existing precedent for past 'mega projects'" and would deplete the existing grant program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2017

NJ Transit considers surcharge to pay for Hudson River rail tunnel project

The fee would generate $1.9 billion for NJ Transit's share of the project.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2017

NYCT unveils renovated subway station in Brooklyn

Prospect Av Station features enhanced lighting, countdown clocks, improved signage, Wi-Fi connectivity, security cameras, new street-level canopies with digital displays and new art.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2017

NY MTA to replace fare system with contactless, mobile payment

The new account-based system will allow customers a variety of convenient self-service options to manage their account, including via the web and on mobile devices.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2017

NYC to add 180 new articulated buses to fleet

Will award two contracts totaling $150 million to New Flyer and Nova Bus for the wheelchair-accessible, low-floor, 60-foot articulated buses that will feature visibility improvements for bus operators.

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Videosby StaffOctober 18, 2017

Amtrak 'Ready to Build': Hudson Tunnel Project

Amtrak's Ready To Build campaign showcases five critical investments, including the Hudson Tunnel Project. Opened in 1910, the existing two-track North River Tunnel carries passengers between Manhattan and New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Transit GM Q&A: How are you stepping up your training?

METRO asked some of the top execs in the industry what they are doing to provide comprehensive training to both driver and maintenance staff.

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