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This new tranche is worth more than $431 million. Financing for this tranche will be split 50/50 between STIF (Syndicat des transports d'Ile-de-France) and the RATP.
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The LFX-300 is a hybrid vehicle propelled by either overhead electric catenary or on-board battery power. In battery-powered mode, it uses electricity stored from regenerative braking and by charging the batteries while running on catenary, minimizing total power consumption.
Read More →A collection of images from Mexico City's Metro showcasing highlights from the underground system and some above-ground attractions.
Read More →BRT includes features normally associated with subways, such as boarding platforms at the same level as the vehicle, automated fare collection, and more.
Read More →The feature enables doors to open automatically when the train stops at the platform.
Read More →Will begin a 90-day pilot program on Sept. 7 in response to customer requests. Pilot will run weekdays on the first and last cars of Northeast Corridor express trains, selected for the trains’ relatively long trip times and consistently high ridership.
Read More →In the 10 years since the first phase opened to the public, the line has carried nearly 127 million boardings.
Read More →Averages about 25 percent across all fare types. Metra was able to reduce its deficit by $17.5 million by locking in the price of 75 percent of its fuel needs, making administrative cuts and finding other operational efficiencies. Those actions reduced the size of the needed fare increase by 7 percentage points.
Read More →Verification by the team that the Amtrak Police Department meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain CALEA accreditation — a highly valued recognition of public safety professional excellence.
Read More →Aims to make it easier for entities interested in developing real estate to receive low-interest loans, if the projects are within proximity — defined in most cases as within a half-mile — of transit lines.
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