D.C. Metro partners with crime prevention groups

Agency joins with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Crime Prevention Council, among others, for "Celebrate Safe Communities," a DOJ-supported initiative designed to spotlight crime prevention efforts and enhance public awareness of crime prevention.

Optima receives orders from Washington, Iowa

In addition, Optima delivered four 34-foot Opus buses to repeat customer, Knoxville Area Transit in Tennessee.

Metrobus operator dismissed

Charges of negligent homicide result in operator termination.

NJ TRANSIT, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

With the agreement, regular weekday train service is expected to resume on May 20, following approximately 24 hours of safety inspections, infrastructure readiness checks, and equipment repositioning.

Washington Group, Bechtel approved for D.C. rail extension

Engineering and development set to begin on the first phase of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project outside Washington, D.C.

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Washington Metro to provide downloadable data

The raw data is available in a coded format that can be used by anyone who wants to turn the information into a usable computer application, including businesses and Web masters.

Washington, D.C. to buy track inspection vehicle

Identifies areas where major repairs might require immediate attention.

World Congress on High-Speed Rail meets in Philly

This is the first time that the World Congress on High-Speed Rail has come to the U.S. About 1,000 attendees from 37 countries are expected to attend.