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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Completes FRA-Mandated Silverliner IV Inspections

The FRA outlined 14 safety-related requirements in an Emergency Order issued on Oct. 1 in response to recent fires involving the Silverliner IV fleet.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 6, 2025

Safety, Accessibility Key for FTA's Molinaro

Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro recently addressed the crowd at the APTA's TRANSform Conference, which was held Sept. 14 to 17 in Boston.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Safety, Fare Collection, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2025

Maryland Transit Introduces New Safety Policy, App to Improve Rider Safety

Supported by legislation enacted this year, the agency will begin to issue permanent or temporary bans across all modes, including Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Commuter Bus, and Mobility.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations After Fatal Ohio Motorcoach Crash

Three students on the motorcoach and three people in a passenger vehicle were killed. More than 40 other people were injured.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Amtrak, USRC Agree to Restore Federal Control of Washington Union Station

The new agreement among USRC, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration will expedite restoration efforts, enhance security, and stimulate new economic development.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Florida Lands $42M in Fed Funding for Rail Safety Improvements

The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2025

FRA Launches New Public Safety Data Portal to Improve Access and Transparency

The redesigned portal consolidates and modernizes information from two legacy FRA websites, including one developed in the 1990s, to deliver an easier, more flexible way for users to view, sort, and analyze safety data across the national rail system.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2025

APTA Names Bus Safety, Security Excellence Award Winners

The awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2025

Dallas Begins Work to Remove Center Crosswalks at 7 Light Rail Stations

Beginning March 3 and lasting into May, DART crews will work to remove the center crosswalks and install fencing between the individual tracks at LRT stations along the Green, Blue, and Red Lines in Carrollton, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, and Rowlett.

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