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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 12, 2022

FTA Makes $600M Available to Replace Aging Railcars

Eligible transit agencies and states can apply through the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program for funds to replace vehicles on subway systems, commuter rail, and light rail systems.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 30, 2022

Metrolink Partners to Target Rail Crossing Violators

Education, rather than punishment, is the primary purpose of the operation. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists must always be careful around trains and rail crossings.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 27, 2022

Caltrain Debuts New Electric Trains

The new train cars will serve as the centerpiece of the Caltrain Electrification Project.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 23, 2022

SEPTA Advances KOP Rail, Trolley Modernization Projects

KOP Rail will extend the existing Norristown High Speed Line four miles into King of Prussia, providing a “one-seat” ride from any station along the NHSL.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 16, 2022

Alstom’s Coradia iLint Travels Without Refueling Hydrogen Tank

A Coradia iLint train covered 1,175 kilometers without refueling the hydrogen tank, only emitting water and operating with very low levels of noise.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2022

Officials: MBTA Orange Line Work 82% Complete

Crews have worked tirelessly to finish tie replacement work between the Dana Bridge and Community College station with current tie replacement work taking place at the North Station portal, which began on September 9.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 9, 2022

Rail Passenger Wi-Fi Usage Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels

Icomera said it is now seeing record passenger Wi-Fi usage levels on trains.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

FTA Issues New Directives to MBTA Following Safety Inspection

The new Special Directives announced require MBTA to address personnel, deficiencies and inadequate operating conditions, policies, procedures, and training that compromised a culture of safety at the agency.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

MTA Opens Second Section of LIRR Main Line Third Track

Major construction on the third track began in late 2018 and when fully opened later this year commuters along the Main Line corridor will have a mass transit solution that reduces road congestion and improves safety.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 24, 2022

14 Alstom Coradia iLint Trains to Begin Service on 100% Hydrogen-Operated Route

The regional train only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise.

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