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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 30, 2022

Amtrak Using $4B Fed Grant to Improve Accessibility

Over the next five years, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest a total of $22 billion in Amtrak, improving and expanding intercity passenger rail services nationwide and addressing long-delayed repairs.

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ArticlesNovember 24, 2022

Leveraging the Strength of Branding to Solve ‘R’ Challenges

How engaging staff and riders to overhaul the perception of an agency or line improves outcomes.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2022

FRA’s NEC Project Inventory Lays Out Priorities for Intercity Rail Development

The list will advance a systematic approach for the improvement and development of the commuter and intercity passenger rail backbone of the region’s rail network.

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NewsNovember 16, 2022

Chicago's Budget Holds Fares Steady, Focuses on Investment

The approved spending plan advances the CTA’s “Meeting the Moment: Transforming CTA’s Post-Pandemic Future” Action Plan, a multifaceted investment plan that focuses on responding to customers’ concerns.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2022

WMATA Launches Silver Extension

Customers were greeted at the six new rail stations and commemorative pennants were distributed on opening day.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2022

San Diego MTS Names New COO, Rail

Brian Riley takes over for Wayne Terry who recently retired after working at the agency for 42 years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2022

OCTA Begins Track Stabilization Project

Work will involve drilling large steel anchors more than 100 feet long into the bedrock of the slope adjacent to the railroad track to prevent it from pushing the track further toward the ocean.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 11, 2022

Pittsburgh Transit Completes Transit Tunnel Repairs

The 3,500-foot Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel has been closed nearly every night since the project began in July 2020.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 11, 2022

Sound Transit Adds Final Railcar for Hilltop Extension

The eight-foot-wide car has seating for up to 26 passengers with accessibility seating for passengers using wheelchairs and mobility devices and space for bikes.

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NewsNovember 10, 2022

Chicago's Scorecard Shows Improved Rail Service

The enhanced scorecard shows continued progress in many areas including rail and bus service, and also reflects the need for more work in other areas.

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