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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanAugust 7, 2023

Honolulu’s TheBus Looks to Bring Zero Emissions to The Island, Launches New Light Rail System

Although the COVID pandemic had a real impact on one of the nation’s most heavily used public transportation services per capita, TheBus continues to charge ahead on plans to go zero emissions through a partnership with GILLIG.

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MTA Chair/CEO Lieber Throws First Pitch at Mets Game

LIRR Customer Service Ambassador Clifton Jerrick served as catcher, while LIRR Conductor Michael Ackerler was a guest. And of course, Mr. and Mrs. Met were there as well.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 2, 2023

Trinity Metro Selects Final Design Consultants for TEXRail Extension

The $167 million program encompasses a 2.1-mile commuter rail extension from the Fort Worth T&P Station to a new station (Near Southside Station) located in the Fort Worth Medical District, which employees 50,000.

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Safety Cornerby John FogelAugust 2, 2023

A Bright Future for Your Commuter Railway

Three years after its onset, the state of emergency around the COVID-19 pandemic has officially been lifted by the World Health Organization. In the months leading up to this declaration, commuter culture had already started to see a resurgence

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 28, 2023

Alstom, Partners Launch 1st REM Segment in Montreal

Upon completion, REM will be one of the world's largest automated transport networks — approximately 42 miles long with 26 stations — connecting downtown Montreal to the South Shore, the North Shore, the West Island, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 25, 2023

GCRTA Extend GM/CEO Birdsong Through 2027

In Cleveland, she will continue to oversee more than 2,100 employees and a $292 million operating budget.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 25, 2023

LA Metro Ridership Rise Continues, Weekend Playing Major Factor

Metro’s monthly bus and rail ridership is now at 81% of its 2019 pre-pandemic level. Average weekend ridership is now at 91% of pre-pandemic level and 76% for average weekdays.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 20, 2023

Amtrak Continues NEC Track Work

While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 17, 2023

Md. MTA Revises Opening Date for Purple Light Rail Line

The schedule change reflects delays in completion of utility relocation activities, the challenges and complexities of completing construction in a dense urban environment with significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and more.

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