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An MTA Siemens Charger locomotive.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 24, 2025

New York MTA Siemens Locomotives Begin Passenger Service on Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North begins passenger service with new Siemens Charger locomotives, marking a major step in New York’s rail modernization.

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Aerial view of Caltrain's electric service.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 23, 2025

Caltrain Celebrates First Anniversary of Electrified Service with Record Ridership

A year after electrification, Caltrain delivers faster commutes and record-breaking ridership growth.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

California's Caltrain Hits 1M-Plus Riders for 3rd Month in a Row

As Caltrain approaches the first anniversary of the launch of electric service, the agency continues to show strong ridership growth.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2025

Smarter Strategies for Transit Fleet Electrification

Across North America, transit agencies are under growing pressure to electrify their fleets. Local and state mandates are driving the transition, and public expectations for cleaner, quieter transit are rising.

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Mountain Line customer boarding a bus.
Articlesby StaffMarch 28, 2025

A Journey to Electrification: Mountain Line Overcomes Challenges, Navigates a Developing Industry

The agency, based in Missoula, Mont., is pursuing a zero-emissions fleet by 2035 by adopting electric vehicles.

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Metra railcar
Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2025

STV to Help Chicago's Metra Procure Battery-Powered Trainsets

The firm will provide quality assurance, engineering, and administrative services for Metra’s $154 million base order for eight battery-powered trainsets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2024

Caltrain Unveils New Rail Schedule for Electrified Trains

In addition to faster commute times and increased frequency, the schedule also features simplified service patterns, a new train numbering system, and an expedited transfer at San Jose Diridon for South County riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Caltrain Begins Electric Train Passenger Service

After nearly a decade of construction, these new trains signify a landmark shift toward a faster, more frequent and environmentally friendly public transportation network along the San Francisco Peninsula.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2024

California High-Speed Rail Approves Contractor to Design of Track, Overhead Electrical Systems

After an extensive competitive procurement process, joint venture SYSTRA | TYPSA was awarded the contract with today’s board action.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2024

Illinois MetroLINK Taps EO Charging to Install EV Infrastructure

EO will be providing its Full Fleet Electrification, comprising of hardware, software, and ongoing operation and maintenance services.

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