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NCTD's COASTER turns 30.
Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2025

California's NCTD Marks 30 Years of Commuter Rail

The COASTER, then called Coast Rail Express, took its first trip on February 27, 1995. Over the past 30 years, the service has evolved to offer 192 trips per week.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2025

Boston's MBTA Completes Installation of Train Safety Tech on Entire Line

With this phase of the program now complete, PTC/ATC is now successfully active across all of the MBTA’s Commuter Rail lines.

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Rail way crossing PSAs
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 13, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Expands Rail Safety Education Outreach

Two new PSAs from Operation Lifesaver aim to provide rail crossing safety tips to as many people as possible.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Awards Safety Grant to Hampton Roads Transit

OLI’s new transit safety pledge campaign targets rail safety education for kids, teens, and adults. The grant was awarded to Hampton Roads Transit.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2024

Rail Safety Public Awareness Grants Awarded Across Nation

Operation Lifesaver awards grants to amplify rail safety education across the United States.

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The Math Isn’t Adding Up for Public Transit. Here’s How to Fix It.

Agencies can drive more value from technology investments by consolidating connectivity applications

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower shipping costs, and less pollution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2024

Feds Proposes Revised Regulations to Enhance Track Safety

The changes would require certain railroads to supplement visual inspections by operating a Track Geometry Measurement System at specified minimum frequencies on certain types of track.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 18, 2024

Transit Safety Oversight Regulation Finalized

The Biden-Harris Administration finalized national regulations to strengthen transit safety oversight to make rail transit safer for both workers and riders.

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Denver RTD train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 17, 2024

Copper Wire Thefts Continue to Impact Denver Rail Services

Denver’s Regional Transportation District is encouraging the public to report unusual activity observed near rail crossings and signals due to continued copper wire theft.

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