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NewsJune 28, 2022

NCTD Completes Insourcing of Rail Equipment Maintenance, Train Operations

The transition brings the primary functions of the district’s commuter rail and hybrid rail services under its direct management.

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ArticlesApril 12, 2022

More Than a Trend: Transit Agencies Address Equity in Own Organizations, Communities

Public transit agencies emphasized the importance of equity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re taking action to have it show in their own organizations and local communities.

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NewsJanuary 11, 2022

NCTD Launches First-, Last-Mile Uber, Lyft Service

Passengers with a mobility device can book similar discounted trips for curb-to-curb service via an NCTD vehicle using the TripShot application.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2021

San Diego's MTS, NCTD Launch PRONTO Fare Collection System

The system will enhance ticketing functionality, access, and value for MTS and NCTD passengers.

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NewsMay 18, 2021

Calif.’s NCTD Lands $4M Grant for Hydrogen Fueling Station

Once constructed, the station will have the capacity to support up to 50 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses.

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NewsMarch 12, 2021

San Diego MTS Board Recommends Lower Youth Fares, Free Transfers

The recommendations are expected to go to the North County Transit District Board and SANDAG Transportation Committee for consideration.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2021

Calif.’s NCTD Rolls Out New Locomotives, Overhauled Railcars

The agency is advancing a strategic five-year plan that includes purchasing new vehicles for its rail and bus fleets.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

Calif.'s NCTD, SANDAG Receive $106M Grant to Improve LOSSAN Rail Corridor

In a typical year, the LOSSAN rail corridor moves approximately $1 billion of freight and over eight million rail passengers.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

Study Outlines New Expansion Prospects for Calif.'s LOSSAN

The San Diego Pathing Study prioritizes managing freight and passenger service needs under a single operating plan that aligns with the 2018 California State Rail Plan.

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NewsJuly 20, 2020

NCTD Adding 11 More Bombardier Railcars

With the purchase of these railcars, NCTD will be able to significantly increase service frequencies to 30-minute headways and begin state of good repair replacement of current legacy COASTER coaches and cab cars over the coming years.

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