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CTA railcar in station.
Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2026

CTA Innovation Studio Expands Pilot to Reduce Smoke, Odors

The new filters include substantially more activated carbon than traditional HVAC filters, which is especially helpful in providing a better transit riding experience for vulnerable populations, particularly children, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses, according to the CTA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2025

Maryland Transit Administration Receives Final Light Rail Vehicle for Purple Line Project

Arriving ahead of schedule, the vehicle delivery marks a significant step in the project's overall progress.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2025

MBTA Replaces 28 Miles of Rail Ahead of Battery-Electric Train Plans

On December 1, the Fairmount Line will return to its regular schedule, with 30-minute service throughout most of the day.

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Exterior view of the Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility with tracks leading into the closed bay doors.
Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2025

New York MTA Opens New Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility

The agency’s new Sunset Park facility speeds testing and delivery of 1,500 next-gen subway cars, getting upgrades into service faster.

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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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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2025

Chicago Transit Approves 2026 Budget

The budget passed includes measurable progress on key investments and reflects feedback CTA received from thousands of riders who participated in new agency outreach events.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2025

NJ TRANSIT Approves Overhaul of 429 Multilevel Railcars

The Multilevel I and II cars, which are approaching 20 years of service, are due for their recommended mid-life overhaul.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2025

Cleveland RTA to Order 6 More Siemens Railcars

The board approval is another step toward fulfilling the contract agreement with Siemens Mobility for the total purchase of 60 Siemens Model S200 railcars, which will then replace GCRTA’s existing fleet of heavy and light rail trains.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2025

Alstom to Supply Additional NJ TRANSIT Railcars

The purchase of additional rolling stock is part of NJ TRANSIT’s continuing efforts to create a more modern, efficient, and reliable fleet to serve passengers traveling within the state and commuting to New York City and Philadelphia.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2025

Alstom Opens Advanced Railcar Plant in Hornell, N.Y.

New $75 Million Facility Brings Stainless Steel Railcar Production Back to the U.S., Creates Over 250 Jobs, and Reinforces Hornell as the Nation’s Rail Manufacturing Hub.

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