Categories: Rail, Security and Safety

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247185/fta-launches-investigation-of-north-carolina-cats-security-spending-safety-plans

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Transportation Secretary Asks New York MTA to Improve Bus, Rail Safety
Transportation Secretary Urges Amtrak, WMATA Leaders to Improve Transportation Safety in D.C.
FTA Could Withhold New York MTA Funds After Track Safety Issues and Risk Assessments
T&I Leaders Call for Improving Safety on US Transit Systems
FTA Eases Grant Rules, Allows Shift from Zero to Low Emission Tech

Categories: Rail, Technology

The first Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle crossed the I-90 floating bridge under its own power, enabling the start of a series of tests to prepare for...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247164/photos-from-sound-transits-i-90-floating-bridge-testing

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Seattle's First Powered Light Rail Vehicle Crosses I-90 Floating Bridge
NJ TRANSIT's Corbett Announces Resignation
Feds Cut Scope, Funding for NJ Dock Bridge
MTA Announces Phase One Milestone of Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project
Pittsburgh Rolls Out New Courtesy Campaign

Categories: Management, Rail

The move marks a historic milestone for both the agency and transit industry — the first time in the world that trains under power are operating across a...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247159/seattles-first-powered-light-rail-vehicle-crosses-i-90-floating-bridge

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Photos From Sound Transit's I-90 Floating Bridge Testing
Seattle’s Sound Transit Board Advances Federal Way Link Extension Opening
L.A.'s Foothill Gold Line is Substantially Complete
Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Project
Maryland Transit Administration Announces Purple Line Light Rail Testing

Categories: Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions

The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 a.m. and serve riders on the nine-mile Arrow...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247149/north-americas-first-hydrogen-powered-zemu-passenger-train-sets-date-to-begin-re

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Southern California's Metrolink Adjusts Schedules to Enhance Reliability
Metrolink Expands Smart Crossing Technology to LA County
California Envisions a Zero-Emission Connected Rail Network By 2050
California's OCTA to Add 50 More Zero-Emission Buses
Agencies Celebrate Transit Equity Day

Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail

August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247145/new-york-governor-mta-tout-success-of-congestion-pricing

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New York MTA Reports Strong Start to Congestion Pricing Program
Signs for Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone Unveiled
New York MTA on Pace for Record-Breaking 2025 After Strong First Half
New York MTA’s Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase
New York MTA's Efforts to Combat Fare Evasion Paying Off

Categories: Rail

Learn more about how 2025 Rail Safety Week seeks to heighten awareness in preventing railroad crossing and trespass incidents.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247135/see-tracks-think-train-operation-lifesaver-leads-annual-rail-safety-push

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11 States receive Funding from Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver Expands Rail Safety Education Outreach
Operation Lifesaver Awards Safety Grant to Hampton Roads Transit
Chicago's Metra Plans 40 Safety Blitzes in 2025
Denver's Regional Transportation District Reveals 2024 Safety Metrics

Categories: Bus, Rail, Technology

The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247065/chicago-announces-2-new-innovation-studio-challenges

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Chicago Transit Proposes 3 Operating Budgets for 2026
TransLink’s Frontline Transit Workers Bridge Language Gaps With New Identifier Pins
Biz Briefs: STV, New Flyer, and Genetec
Chicago's Racine Blue Line Station Reopens After Major Accessibility Overhaul
Chicago Regional Transit Ridership Hits Post-Pandemic High

Categories: Rail, Technology

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...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247042/alstom-to-supply-additional-nj-transit-railcars

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Metro-North Taps STV to Procure First Battery-Electric Locomotive
Metro-North Railroad to Operate Battery-, Electric-Powered Locomotives
Maryland Transit Administration Awards Contract to STV for Vehicle Upgrades
New York MTA Siemens Locomotives Begin Passenger Service on Metro-North Railroad
Siemens to Roll Out Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotives in North America

Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail, Technology

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246952/biz-briefs-thermo-king-hitachi-rail-and-more

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11 States receive Funding from Operation Lifesaver
Biz Briefs: Masabi, EZFare Extends to 6 States and More
Tolar Manufacturing Installs 150th Bus Shelter in LA’s Koreatown
Biz Briefs: ENC, BetterFleet, and More
Hitachi Rail invests in Canada's Urban Rail Signaling Tech

Categories: Rail

The quarter-mile of sand being placed on North Beach in San Clemente over the next week is the initial deposit on a commitment to make sand a major part of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246929/californias-octa-delivers-first-wave-of-sand-as-part-of-coastal-rail-protection-efforts

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Southern California's OCTA Authorizes Emergency Rail Stabilization Work
California's OCTA Advances Priority Coastal Rail Projects
Passenger Rail Set to Resume in Southern California After Emergency Bluff Reinforcement
California's OCTA Says Coastal Rail Stabilization Requires Emergency Action
California's OCTA Successfully Delivering on Commitment, Review Finds