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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2024

Trinity Metro Adding More Stadler FLIRT DMUs to TEXRail Service

With more than three million riders since its launch in December 2019, TEXRail continues to grow as a critical transportation option for North Texas.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2024

NY Governor, Amtrak Announce Restoration of Empire Service

Following a letter sent by Gov. Hochul and others earlier this month urging Amtrak to take action, the railroad — in consultation with the New York State Department of Transportation — has agreed to restore nearly all of the trains that had been temporarily suspended in previously announced service modifications.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2024

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT Highlight Recent Infrastructure, Reliability Improvements

After issuing a report in August, which included details of joint efforts and progress to date, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT released a new progress report today and discussed the recently-awarded grants for nearly $300 million in federal funding to modernize critical rail infrastructure in New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

WSP Names Schwarz to Lead Transit, Rail Biz; Evans to Serve as Deputy

In her new leadership role, Schwarz is growing the firm’s presence in transit and rail markets; ensuring client success with state and local transit agencies; building relationships with consultants, industry associations, railroads, and contractors; and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2024

L.A. Metro Continues Ridership Rebound with Another Strong Month

Metro’s combined bus and rail ridership in October reached 86% of its October 2019 pre-pandemic ridership level.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2024

Chicago Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Residents Seeking Training, Careers

The Red Line Extension Project’s Barrier Reduction Fund will provide funding to eligible individuals in the project area who are pursuing training and careers, even if they ultimately wind up working for employers and projects beyond CTA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2024

New York MTA's Financial Plan Continues Increased Efficiencies, Narrowed Deficits

Building on $400 million in cost savings announced in July, today’s announcement brings to $500 million the total expected annual recurring cost savings projected for 2025.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2024

Gov. Hochul Unveils Plan to Reintroduce Congestion Pricing in NYC

A proposed 40% reduction in congestion pricing tolls will save drivers up to $1,500 annually. In addition, commuters will see improved subway service, and expanded bus services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2024

Amtrak Welcomes Back Keystone Service Customers After Restoring Weekday Trains

While this work was estimated to take approximately two years, Amtrak developed an accelerated approach that expedited the project with a combination of single and full track outages, improving work efficiencies, and reducing the duration of the project.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

First Month of Electrified Caltrain Service Sees 750K Riders

Caltrain had over 753,000 passengers last month, marking a 54% increase from October 2023. Average Weekday Ridership stood at nearly 27,000, a 38% increase from last October.

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