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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2024

Boston's MBTA Orders 80 New Flyer Electric Buses

The purchase will be supported by funds awarded through the FTA's Low-No grant program. This contract was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q4 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 1, 2024

Illinois' RMTD Adds 14 Paratransit Vehicles

In addition, RMTD also launched a project to replace its current paratransit scheduling and dispatching software with a new system.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

Cincinnati Metro Places 10 New GILLIG Hybrid Buses into Service

The fleet enhancements are at the forefront of Metro's sustainability efforts, which reflect a continued strategy toward greener, more efficient transit operations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 17, 2024

SEPTA Budget Signals New Evolution for Agency

For the first time, the authority’s Operating and Capital Budget Proposals are being presented as an integrated document on a modern web platform, which is ADA compliant to ensure that people with visual or hearing impairments can navigate SEPTA’s budget data.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 12, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFP for Rolling Stock

The Authority will now solicit proposals from Alstom Transportation Inc., and Siemens Mobility Inc. — the two prequalified shortlisted firms announced in January.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 11, 2024

Cincinnati Metro Adds 10 New Paratransit Vehicles

The state-of-the-art vehicles from New England Wheels, which were purchased from Tesco, feature updated technology, including a kneeling suspension system and a new ramping system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2024

Caltrain Retires 32 Diesel Passenger Railcars as Electrification Nears

Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2024

SacRT Adding 9 More Siemens S700 Railcars

The order builds on the previous order of 36, bringing the total number of trains ordered to 45. SacRT’s contract with Siemens is for the purchase of up to 76 new low-floor light rail vehicles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 19, 2024

STV Leading SEPTA Procurement for New Railcars

The firm will provide project management, design, engineering, testing, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance support services for the planned procurement.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 19, 2024

Canada’s 3 Biggest Transit Agencies Urge Government to Advance Next Wave of Funding

In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.

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