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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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