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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Cubic receives $4.8M contract mod. to enhance Maryland fare system

The upgraded system will provide the MTA with the opportunity to accept new payment methods, such as mobile payments, as well as add new features, including a new customer web portal and an integration path with third-party transport services in the future.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

Union calls for change to MTA's Baltimore bus plan

"The People's Alternative to BaltimoreLink" would cost $287 million and includes a BRT system along 14 miles of streets and additional stops along busy routes.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2016

FTA awards $7.3M in grants for transit to healthcare initiatives

Grants to 19 projects in 16 states will build partnerships between health, transportation, and other service providers to address the problem of how to get people without vehicles to doctors and wellness appointments to help them maintain good health.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Amtrak to launch RFQ for redevelopment of Baltimore Penn Station

The solicitation is part of a larger corporate program focused on innovative strategies for sustainable financial performance and infrastructure reinvestment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

Maryland MTA bracing for 24-day shut down

From July 22 to August 14, the Reisterstown Plaza, Rogers Avenue and West Cold Spring Metro Subway stations will be completely closed for maintenance of critical components of the rail system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

SEPTA expects downed railcars to remain out of service through Labor Day

A week ago, the agency shut down 120 Silverliner V cars after defects were found in the suspension systems. The shortfall has resulted in many delays, standing-room-only cars and morning trains having to skip stops nearest to downtown Philadelphia after reaching maximum capacity.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

APTA announces Rail Safety & Security Excellence Award winners

Awards, which were presented at the 2016 Rail Conference in Phoenix, recognizes rail systems in North America for their excellence in safety and security programs and operations.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

Md. MTA launches new Express BusLink service

It is the first new service as part of Gov. Larry Hogan's BaltimoreLink transportation improvement plan, which was announced in October 2015.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 17, 2016

Maryland’s MARC Railroad Upgrades Fleet, Service to Bolster Ridership

The commuter service began running multi-level Bombardier railcars with more seating capacity, introduced bike cars, and expanded operation to weekends and holidays.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Amtrak, MTA install new backup generator at Baltimore Penn Station

The reliable supply of power is essential to Baltimore, which is the eighth busiest station in Amtrak’s national network, serving approximately three million passengers in fiscal year 2015.

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