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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2025

Subway Fare Evasion Down 26% in NYC

In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26%. Across buses, including both the local and express bus network, fare evasion is down by 9.1% over the same period of time.

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The unveiling of MARTA's CQ400 trains.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2025

MARTA Unveils Vision for the Future of Transit in Atlanta

MARTA lays out their plans for the future, including new train cars, zero-emission vehicles, and customer experience upgrades.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2025

Chicago Regional Transit Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High

The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 361 million rides. Adding 35 million rides over 2023 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Phoenix.

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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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High Speed Train
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 27, 2025

Officials Highlight the Economic Benefits of California's High-Speed Rail Project

A $13 billion investment into high-speed rail generates nearly $22 billion in total economic activity.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2025

Caltrain’s Electric Fleet More Efficient than Expected

The new electric trains are outperforming Caltrain’s original projections, which is welcome news for a public agency that holds sustainability as a core value.

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14th Street 6th Ave subway complex ADA renovation opening celebration.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 22, 2025

$300 Million ADA Upgrade Completed in Manhattan

One of the busiest subway station complexes in New York City just finished undergoing a massive redesign to make the facility ADA compliant.

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Alstrom Modernization Process
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2025

Alstom to Overhaul, Modernize Commuter Railcars for Metrolinx

A mid-life overhaul and upgrades of the bi-level series VIII cars will begin by 2026 at Alstom’s facility and will support approximately 250 high-skilled jobs until at least 2030.

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Metrolink Trains
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2025

Southern California's Metrolink Adjusts Schedules to Enhance Reliability

Metrolink is adjusting their San Bernardino Line schedule to combat congestion on the track and make their service run smoothly for everyone.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 10, 2025

Feds Announce Over $1.1 Billion in New Rail Grants

Additional funding has been announced through a separate grant program that will support passenger rail service around the country.

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