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Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
Uncovering the Hidden Complexities of Fleet Electrification

Discover how fleet electrification can unlock long-term savings, boost your brand’s sustainability image, and future-proof your operations—all while...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/zero-emissions/10245850/uncovering-the-hidden-complexities-of-fleet-electrification-1
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Pittsburgh Requests OK to Tap Capital Funds to Avoid Service Cuts, Fare Increases

If approved, the move would shift up to $106.7 million in capital funds and allow PRT to use the money to plug a projected $100 million operating budget...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247245/pittsburgh-requests-ok-to-tap-capital-funds-to-avoid-service-cuts-fare-increases
Categories: Management, Rail, Technology
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.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247218/californias-caltrain-hits-1m-plus-riders-for-3rd-month-in-a-row
Categories: Rail
Legislation on Cap-and-Invest Provides Forward Momentum for California's High-Speed Rail Project

The agreement paves the way for expanded construction, job creation, and future public-private partnerships statewide.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247216/legislation-on-cap-and-invest-provides-forward-momentum-for-californias-high-spe
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

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
Categories: Rail, Technology
Photos From Sound Transit's I-90 Floating Bridge Testing

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
Categories: Management, Rail
Seattle's First Powered Light Rail Vehicle Crosses I-90 Floating Bridge

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
Categories: Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered ZEMU Passenger Train Sets Date to Begin Revenue Service

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
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
New York Governor, MTA Tout Success of Congestion Pricing

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
Categories: Rail
See Tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver Leads Annual Rail Safety Push

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
Categories: Bus, Rail, Technology
Chicago Announces 2 New Innovation Studio Challenges

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
Categories: Rail, Technology
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...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10247042/alstom-to-supply-additional-nj-transit-railcars
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Thermo King, Hitachi Rail, and More

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
Categories: Rail
California’s OCTA Delivers First Wave of Sand as Part of Coastal Rail Protection Efforts

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
Categories: Rail, Technology
Capitol Corridor’s TrainManager: A Digital Revolution in Rolling Stock Management

The project was named one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winners, earning the honor for the Rail category.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246722/capitol-corridors-trainmanager-a-digital-revolution-in-rolling-stock-management
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
People Movement: COTA, Denver RTD, and More

METRO's People Movement covers the latest personnel moves in the public transit, motorcoach, and people mobility industries.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246564/people-movement-cota-denver-rtd-and-more
Categories: Management, Rail
A Favorable Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic, But Seat Shortages Loom

A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246603/a-favorable-outlook-for-chicagos-intercity-rail-traffic-but-seat-shortages-loom
Categories: Management, Rail
Seattle's Sound Transit Sets Link 1 Line Launch Date

The 7.8-mile Federal Way Link Extension features three new stations in South King County, serving Kent, Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way's Downtown...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246566/seattles-sound-transit-sets-link-1-line-launch-date
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail
How MBTA Uses Podcasting to Build Trust

In this conversation from a recent episode of METROspectives, Andrew Cassidy, Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Engagement, discusses how the podcast...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246503/how-mbta-uses-podcasting-to-build-trust
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Boost Mass Transit Operations and Rider Experiences With Advanced Data Analytics

Discover how data analytics in public transportation improves operations and enhances rider satisfaction.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246352/boost-mass-transit-operations-and-rider-experiences-with-advanced-data-analytics
Categories: Rail, Technology
Alstom, Amtrak Unveil New Acela Northeast Corridor Trains

Built by Alstom in the U.S., the train will operate at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, making it the fastest train in America and modernizing one of the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246455/alstom-amtrak-unveil-new-acela-northeast-corridor-trains
Categories: Rail
FRA Instructed to Cut More Funding From California's High-Speed Rail

The Federal Railroad Administration has been directed to withdraw $175 million from four California High-Speed Rail projects as federal officials raise...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246413/fra-instructed-to-cut-more-funding-from-californias-high-speed-rail
Categories: Rail
Boston's MBTA Orange Line Reaches 55 MPH for First Time

Due to track upgrades, MBTA Orange Line trains will faster than before.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246286/bostons-mbta-orange-line-reaches-55-mph-for-first-time
Categories: Rail
Texas Transportation Commission Approves Use of $3.5 Million for Heartland Flyer

The allocation will keep Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer running another year, linking Fort Worth and Oklahoma City amid funding gaps.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246278/texas-transportation-commission-approves-use-of-3-5-million-for-heartland-flyer
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
New Campaign to Highlight Montréal Transit's Importance

The campaign will be featured across the STM’s digital communication channels, online, through signage in the métro network, on bus shelters, and also on...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246129/new-campaign-to-highlight-montreal-transits-importance
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
San Diego MTS Ridership Continues Growth

The transit agency recorded 81,181,071 boardings during Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024–June 2025), a 7.1% increase from the 75,663,343 trips taken in Fiscal...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246085/san-diego-mts-ridership-continues-growth
Categories: Rail
FTA Could Withhold New York MTA Funds After Track Safety Issues and Risk Assessments

After a fatal transit worker accident and near misses, the FTA demands stronger safety measures from New York's MTA.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246053/fta-threatens-to-withhold-new-york-mta-funds-after-safety-issues
Categories: Management, Rail
Amtrak Pushes Ahead on Trio of East Coast Rail Yard Projects

Combined with two similar projects already under construction in Philadelphia and Seattle, and another in planning for Rensselaer/Albany, New York, these...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10246039/amtrak-pushes-ahead-on-trio-of-east-coast-rail-yard-projects
Categories: Management, Rail, Security and Safety, Technology
Denver's RTD Boosts Rail Fare Inspections by More Than 500%

Throughout 2025, officers are conducting between 300,000 and 400,000 fare checks a month on the rail system, the agency reported.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245945/denvers-rtd-boosts-rail-fare-inspections-by-more-than-500
Categories: Rail
Canada and Toronto Move to a Single-Source TTC Subway Contract

Ontario and Toronto back a single-source deal with Alstom for 70 new TTC subway trains, securing manufacturing jobs and reliable service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245915/canada-and-toronto-move-to-a-single-source-ttc-subway-contract
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
MARTA Names Hunt Interim GM/CEO

The board also named a strategic operational advisory group to support the interim chief in his interim role.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245889/marta-names-interim-gm-ceo
Categories: Rail
Chicago’s Metra Opens Updated Station, Dedicates New Bridge Over Milwaukee Ave.

The $39.5M project replaced a century-old bridge and delivered a modern, ADA-compliant Grayland Station to improve safety, reliability, and accessibility.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245878/chicagos-metra-opens-new-station-dedicates-new-bridge-over-milwaukee-ave
Categories: Management, Rail
Honolulu Rail City Center Guideway, Stations Break Ground

The CCGS project includes the construction of six rail stations and approximately three miles of elevated guideway beginning near the Middle Street Transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245748/honolulu-rail-city-center-guideway-stations-break-ground
Categories: Management, Rail
Report: Competition Key to Revitalizing U.S. Passenger Rail

The report was written by Chapman and Ray Chambers, head of the Association for Innovative Passenger Rail Operations and a Senior Fellow at the Discovery...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245746/report-competition-key-to-revitalizing-u-s-passenger-rail
Categories: Rail, Security and Safety
MTA Reports Safest July in NYC Transit's History

NYPD statistics show robberies are down 16.7%, felony assaults down 9.3%, and grand larcenies down 6%. Notably, there were no burglaries the entire month of...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245510/mta-reports-safest-july-in-nyc-transits-history
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
South Florida Transit Agencies Launch Unified Mobile App

SoFloGO brings together four major transit systems — Tri-Rail; BCT; Palm Tran; and DTPW’s Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metromover services — into one intuitive...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245439/south-florida-transit-agencies-launch-unified-mobile-app
Categories: Rail
Amtrak, VRE Trains Now Serving New Boarding Platform at Washington Union Station

Amtrak has opened a new track and platform at Washington Union Station to reduce congestion and expand capacity. The upgrade supports Virginia Railway...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245336/amtrak-vre-trains-now-serving-new-boarding-platform-at-washington-union-station
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
California’s SamTrans Votes to Join Regional Transportation Measure

SB 63, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco and Sen. Jesse Arreguín of Berkeley, would authorize the creation of a regional ballot measure to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245311/californias-samtrans-votes-to-join-regional-transportation-measure
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail, Technology
METRO Announces 2025 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

This year’s award winners helped improve efficiency by replacing outdated systems, create better mobility options for passengers, and much more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245214/metro-announces-2025-innovative-solutions-award-winners
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Philadelphia's SEPTA Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts

The agency has also released schedules reflecting the service cuts and is urging customers to review all of their travel options.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245201/philadelphias-septa-sets-deadline-to-avert-cuts
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Masabi, EZFare Extends to 6 States and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245079/biz-briefs-ccw-lands-new-york-contract-transdev-extended-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Chicago Set to Complete Improvements at 44 Bus Turnarounds, Rail Stations

Since the spring, crews have been performing an estimated $6.5 million in repairs and maintenance at several rail and bus locations across the CTA service...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245087/chicago-set-to-complete-improvements-at-44-bus-turnarounds-rail-stations
Categories: Bus, Management, Motorcoach, Rail
Marc Molinaro Confirmed as Administrator of the FTA

Molinaro assumes leadership of the FTA following the tenure of Acting Administrator Tariq Bokhari, who will now serve as deputy administrator.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245013/marc-molinaro-confirmed-as-administrator-of-the-fta
Categories: Rail
South Florida’s Tri-Rail Sets a New Annual Ridership Record

Tri-Rail hits a new ridership record with over 4.5 million rides, marking a full pandemic recovery, but future funding challenges loom beyond 2027.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10245011/south-floridas-tri-rail-sets-a-new-annual-ridership-record
Categories: Rail
Federal Railroad Administration Cancels Grant Funds for Maryland’s SCMAGLEV Rail Project

Approximately $26 million in grants were pulled from the project, citing delays, cost overruns, and unresolvable federal agency impacts.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10244960/federal-railroad-administration-cancels-grant-funds-for-marylands-scmaglev-rail-project
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail
New York MTA Riders Report Best-Ever Subway Satisfaction in Spring 2025 Survey

More than half of subway customers, 57%, are satisfied with the subway overall, up from 49% in Fall 2024. This marks the highest level of overall...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10244683/new-york-mta-riders-report-best-ever-subway-satisfaction-in-spring-2025-survey
Categories: Management, Rail
LIRR Shatters Post-Pandemic Ridership Record

Both milestones contributed to the railroad’s busiest seven-day period since the pandemic, with a total of 1.72 million passengers riding between July 17...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10244556/lirr-shatters-post-pandemic-ridership-record
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
Biz Briefs: Alstom to Supply R211 Components and More

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

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10244412/biz-briefs-alstom-to-supply-r211-components-and-more
Categories: Management, Rail
Walsh-Fluor Design-Build Team, Stantec Celebrate Opening of 4 New CTA Red Line Stations

The newly rebuilt, fully accessible stations replace century-old infrastructure and reflect one of the most significant capital investments in CTA history.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10244409/walsh-fluor-design-build-team-stantec-celebrate-opening-of-4-new-cta-red-line-st
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail
Philadelphia's SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction

The authority has conducted its quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2023, requesting feedback from riders on safety, cleanliness, reliability, and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10244296/philadelphias-septa-reports-record-high-customer-satisfaction


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