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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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 4, 2025

Biz Briefs: Alstom, Tolar, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2025

New York Unveils First Redesigned Subway Map in Half a Century

The new map, which draws from previous versions, simplifies riders' primary wayfinding asset while providing the most essential travel information in an easily readable, bright, bold, and orderly manner.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2025

San Diego MTS Modernizes Orange Line with New Station Signs

The Variable-Message Signs (VMS) keep passengers informed about the next arriving Trolleys, service disruptions, special events, and more.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2025

California's OCTA Says Coastal Rail Stabilization Requires Emergency Action

OCTA’s first action was to issue a request for information for contractors to provide dredging and transport options to expedite the sand placement component of the projects. OCTA expects to place approximately 540,000 cubic yards of sand.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2025

LA Metro Breaks Ground on BRT Improvements

Project improvements will enhance safety for buses, cars, pedestrians, and cyclists alike on the dedicated BRT Line that travels between North Hollywood and Chatsworth.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 27, 2025

Judge Orders Striking California VTA Employees Back to Work

The judge issued the order after hearing arguments from lawyers representing VTA and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 in court earlier this week.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

Seattle's King County Metro Restarting Fare Enforcement

Metro first will focus fare inspections on RapidRide routes, other high-ridership bus routes. and the Seattle Streetcar.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

MTA C & D Reports $3B Saved in its First 5 Years

The strategic plan traces construction and development's progress since its founding in 2020 and charts a path forward for an ambitious docket of projects to be completed this year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

Boston Celebrates Opening of South Coast Rail

For the first time in over 65 years, the cities and towns of southeastern Massachusetts will now have a passenger rail service to and from downtown Boston.

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