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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Revamped Calif. station to enhance pedestrian safety

Improvements include a pedestrian undercrossing, lengthened passenger platforms, and fencing between tracks for added safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

California's NCTD implements bus stop optimization program

Approximately 90 bus stops were identified for removal or consolidation based on the review.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Calif.'s NCTD completes full PTC implementation

Is one of only four U.S. agencies that has completed PTC implementation by the federally-mandated deadline of Dec. 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

NCTD CEO responds to California's zero-emissions mandate

The agency said all transit agencies in California should operate 100% zero-emission transit buses by 2040.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

NCTD receives conditional certification of PTC system

The move enables agency to enter into interoperability testing, meaning other carriers who operate on NCTD-owned rail can test their PTC system for integration with NCTD’s.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2018

NCTD board approves purchase of 5 more Siemens locomotives

The new vehicles will allow NCTD to improve operational efficiency while contributing to local and state sustainability and air quality goals.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2018

Calif.'s NCTD completes student pass program, gears up for electric buses

The program lowered the regularly priced $59 SPRINTER/BREEZE monthly pass by $25 per student; the final price of the pass varied based on additional discount.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2018

San Diego NCTD celebrates SPRINTER's 10th Anniversary

The North County Transit District will hold community outreach and educational events through various SPRINTER stations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2017

NCTD testing PTC on passenger-carrying trains

The agency's system has been tested for months on a non-revenue train in the Stuart Mesa Rail facility and along the coastal corridor.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2017

Calif.'s NCTD taps MV to operate, maintain bus system

Under the terms of the contract, which is for a seven-year base term with one three-year option, MV will be responsible for the operations of NCTD's BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT services, serving an annual ridership of nearly eight million in 224 vehicles.

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