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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2020

Veovo unveils social distancing solution for passenger rail

It shows how people move into, out of, and between stations, average wait times, and even occupancy on trains.

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What public transportation agencies must do in a post-COVID world

While service continues to run in most parts of the country, public transit is viewed as a hotspot for possible contamination of COVID, putting everyone at risk — from the operators and conductors to the passengers.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2020

RTA identifies costs, potential funding strategies for Metra service improvements

This study was completed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in temporary changes to the NCS schedule.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2020

Sound Transit to reintroduce fares at a reduced rate

Service on Link will also increase at the same time, with trains running every 20 minutes during the day until after the p.m. peak.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

Improperly used train approach warning led to LIRR worker’s death

The accident occurred when a Long Island Rail Road train, on track three in multiple track territory, approached a five-member crew of roadway workers in the Queens Interlocking.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

FRA report looks at PTC progress

Work remains as 63.2% of all commuter railroads’ cumulative required route miles were PTC-governed as of March 31, an 8.5% increase since last quarter.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2020

Feasibility study finds tunnel could improve rail connection between San Diego-L.A.

Realigning the LOSSAN line by constructing a tunnel would shorten the rail route between the two cities by approximately three miles and reduce travel time by six to seven minutes.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2020

WMATA's gradual recovery plan promotes safety first, while ramping up regional mobility

Its success depends on a sustained downward trajectory in infections and a gradual ramp-up in service and ridership.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2020

MBTA board approves $159M contract to advance South Coast Rail Phase 1

When complete in fall 2023, Phase 1 will connect southeastern Massachusetts and Boston, providing riders with a one-seat trip from Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford to Boston.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2020

Keolis essential employees enjoy food for heroes luncheon

The Food for Heroes program provides lunches for essential employees during the COVID-19 emergency.

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