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The remanufactured locomotives have AC traction motors, which are far more durable and reliable than the DC traction motors in Metra’s older locomotives.
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The total cost for all six locomotive conversions, which will be performed in Patterson, Georgia, is $34.6 million.
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The depot, at 2300 W. Grove St. in Blue Island, was built in 1868.
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Rail projects are being launched in states throughout the country. Much of the funding requires a focus on projects that improve safety while also enhancing and/or upgrading rail infrastructure so the projects reflect that mandate.
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Driving Innovation, Pace’s strategic plan, identified the need for Pace to work with a MaaS provider to maximize transit access and ensure equitable regional access and system integration.
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The Regional Connect Pass will cost $30 and will be sold to holders of an unlimited ride Metra monthly pass.
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The new pass will be offered for a three-month pilot period starting in July.
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In the face of COVID-19’s impact on transit ridership, this initial phase of “Forward for All” aims to strengthen this trust and pride in the region’s transit system by building awareness of the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits of public transportation.
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This funding is part of more than $30 billion for public transportation in the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law by President Biden last March.
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The weather-hardened, fully ADA-accessible vending machines will accept cash or credit and could eventually accept Ventra cards.
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