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Grant funding will assist with operating costs for eligible projects that will establish service on new routes, restore service on routes that formerly had intercity passenger operations, and enhance service on existing routes.
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The new California rail plan aims to connect every region of the state by rail so Californians can get where they’re going affordably and with zero emissions.
Read More →A booming population and a desire to rein in congestion led to the dawning of the Hiawatha light rail line, the first to be built in Minnesota. Plans to integrate the light rail project with a multimodal transportation system in Minneapolis are also on the horizon.
Read More →The $98.9 million fleet overhaul will fully renew all 98 of VIA's Canadian-built cars and reduce their energy requirements by up to 20 percent. The $5.8 million Renaissance rolling stock project will upgrade 21 cars to offer new levels of accessibility for travelers with special requirements.
Read More →Critics argue that the extremely costly project is inherently risky in a country due to experience a rapid decline in population, while airlines are increasing budget services, according to the report.
Read More →Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.
Read More →The “Another Train Coming” rail safety device is designed to enhance pedestrian safety around the tracks. The warning system consists of active signs in all four quadrants of the rail crossing, with an LED text message that reads, “DANGER, Another Train Coming,” as well as an audio component that repeatedly sounds the message.
Read More →With a reported $16.5 billion in projects, New York City Transit again tops the list, with the amount of streetcar projects in North America continuing to grow. Total project purse grows nearly 50% over 10 years.
Read More →The budget that was passed uses the total county contributions to maintain service. The mandated amounts include $1.567 million for operations and $2.6 million in tax contributions.
Read More →The upgraded facility will advance the agency’s goals for an improved transit experience and process for railcar maintenance and repairs.
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