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An NJ TRANSIT River LINE rail vehicle at a station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Expands Fare-Pay Card for All Bus and Light Rail Systems

Riders can now load monthly passes, 10-trip tickets, or cash value onto reusable cards with online account management.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

Seattle's First Powered Light Rail Vehicle Crosses I-90 Floating Bridge

The move marks a historic milestone for both the agency and transit industry — the first time in the world that trains under power are operating across a floating bridge.

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An aerial rendering of ATP's light rail in Austin.
Newsby Elora HaynesJune 26, 2025

Inside ATP’s RFP Process for Landmark Austin Light Rail System

Earlier this month, the final design and construction contract were released as the city prepares to break ground on its first light rail system in 2027.

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A community ribbon-cutting ceremony with fire works in the background.
Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

South Central Extension Debuts, Transforming Transit and Community in South Phoenix

The 5.5-mile light rail extension connects South Phoenix to Valley Metro Rail’s new two-line system.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2025

Edmonton Breaks Ground on Capital Line South LRT Extension

Once complete, the high-floor LRT extension will connect residents in southern Edmonton with key destinations and transit hubs across the network.

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NewsApril 21, 2025

Denver's RTD Eliminates D Line’s Final Speed Restriction

The agency continues to remove speed limits as track repairs are completed; their most recent work allowed them to remove the final speed limit from the D line, allowing half of the system to operate at full speed.

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Purple Line train in testing
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2025

Maryland Transit Administration Announces Purple Line Light Rail Testing

The first phase of testing for Maryland Transit Administration's Purple Line vehicles is underway, with the full testing process planned to run throughout 2026 to prepare for the line's launch in 2027.

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DART light rail station.
Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2025

Dallas Begins Work to Remove Center Crosswalks at 7 Light Rail Stations

Beginning March 3 and lasting into May, DART crews will work to remove the center crosswalks and install fencing between the individual tracks at LRT stations along the Green, Blue, and Red Lines in Carrollton, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, and Rowlett.

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City of Edmonton Bridge with Who Made the Cut overlayed
Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

Edmonton Releases Shortlist for New Light Rail Vehicles

A total of six submissions were received from international bidding teams. Who made the cut?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2025

Austin Light Rail Project Initiates Procurement of Final Design, Construction Contract

Austin Light Rail Phase 1 will transform how people move around Austin with all-electric trains running reliably every five to 10 minutes most of the day and connecting people to major job centers, education hubs, and iconic destinations.

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