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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

6 Agencies Land FTA Railcar Replacement Funds

The selections represent first-time funding from the new Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which was created to improve safety, service, and the customer experience on subways, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

Caltrain Awards Mountain View Transit Center Construction Contract

The cost of the first phase, referred to as pre-construction services, is $1.49 million. The project is funded by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Measure B Program and the City of Mountain View.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2023

N.Y. MTA Announces Rollout of Subway Service Enhancements

The planned enhancements will start with the first phase in July 2023, with the final phase expected to be implemented in July 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 4, 2023

SacRT Unveils New Siemens LRVs

The new low-floor vehicles will provide easier access at every doorway, a spacious seating design, and large windows for better light and views.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 3, 2023

Metra Details 2023 Construction Program

In 2023, Metra is focusing nearly a quarter of its annual capital spending ($119.5 million) on rebuilding and renewing station facilities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 19, 2023

Cleveland RTA Taps Siemens for Railcar Replacement Program

The board approval initiates the process of awarding a contract to Siemens for the purchase of 24 S200 railcars, with the option to purchase up to a total of 60 in the future.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 13, 2023

WMATA Advances Final Phase for 7000-Series Relaunch

Under the new plan details, the operations team will implement a 15-day manual measurement interval with a path to progress to a longer measurement period in the future.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 3, 2023

Public Transit Serves Fans as Baseball, Soccer Seasons Begin

From Southern California to Cincinnati to New York, agencies around the nation are once again stepping up to serve sports fans, making it easier to skip the traffic and get dropped off and picked up directly near the stadium.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 28, 2023

MBTA Names New GM

Phillip Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including as president of the MTA's Long Island Rail Road and interim president of New York City Transit.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2023

Sound Transit Names Preferred Alternative for Rail Extension

The board weighed community priorities, regional needs and input from agencies and the City of Seattle, analysis of alternatives included in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and results of further studies and engagement directed by the board in July 2022.

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