Rail Safety Week is observed throughout North America each year, led by OLI, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF).

While the pandemic put a freeze on business, insurance companies were able to help operations control costs when their vehicles weren’t running. Now that...

Under the new process, with concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA will increase the fit and press tonnage used to mount the...

The signage has been installed at more than 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver.

While ensuring passengers have access to real-time data is the new norm in transit, there are important safeguards that must be put into place to be sure...

The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans...

Home Free helps youth and young adults, who have run away or are experiencing homelessness, between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families...

To date, the Administration has announced nearly $400 billion in IIJA funding, including over 40,000 specific projects and awards, across over 4,500...

The MTI’s latest report examines the way bombs were used in 3,836 attacks on passenger train and train stations, buses, and bus stations and stops.

The FTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes to federal regulations that increase the roles and responsibilities of SSOAs to maintain effective...

The survey series also assesses public support for raising transportation revenue through higher federal gas taxes or a new mileage fee.

Among the winter readiness measures, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) will be testing the winter performance of a newly available bus tire.

This onsite, consultant-led program trains a carrier’s fleet manager to understand the post-accident FMCSR requirements, determine if a driver followed the...

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Net Payne, chief sales and marketing officer at March Networks, about the new platform, the importance...

From May through October, the number of trains negatively impacted by BART PD incidents has fallen by more than 60%.

While use of the cards and some anonymous demographic information will be tracked and reported by The Network in an annual report, anonymity is key for...

CMSs are making it possible to centrally control content, power, and emergency broadcast capabilities for virtually every type and size of digital screen...

Beginning Nov. 15, Seattle’s Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors will issue violations to passengers found to be riding repeatedly without proof of payment.

In a report, the NTSB identified situations where new and emerging technologies can improve the nation’s existing positive train control, or PTC, system and...

All speed restrictions that were in place prior to the shutdown have been alleviated in this area, improving travel times by over 10 minutes for Ashmont...

WMATA GM/CEO Randy Clarke and Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg toured the MICC during a ribbon cutting celebration for the new Metro Building at Eisenhower in...

The FTA is seeking public comment for rail transit and state safety oversight agency personnel to help maintain effective, ongoing safety training for the...

The report emphasizes the role of public transit in shaping housing development, improving affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

At 10:19 a.m., Metrolink trains operating on Metrolink-owned tracks were slowed by an automated process initiated by Metrolink’s early earthquake detection...

The firm has worked with SANDAG since 2020 on the San Diego Regional Rail Alternatives Analysis and Conceptual Engineering Study that set the groundwork for...

CAT and the City of Savannah remain committed to ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for all riders and staff.

The award recognizes an “active member of the WSO, who has shown above average skills in leadership, and supervision of transportation programs, etc.”

The FAST Act required the regulation, and the regulation also responds to a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation with the aim to enhance...

The project will improve safety at the Doran Street crossing, which has one of the highest numbers of safety-related incidents involving vehicles, bicycles,...

Purpose-built for the specific requirements of today's transportation industry, the new March Networks solution reduces security risk, keeps passengers and...

At the forefront is INIT's Intermodal Transport Control System, MOBILE-ITCS nextGen, now available as a cloud-native application, meeting the evolving...

The groundbreaking products, developed in response to customer demand across multiple transit markets, "redefines industry standards with its exceptional...

The presentation “AI-Based Vehicle Detection: Reducing Collision Risk, Enhancing Transit Service,” part of the “Exploration of Safety Technology” Learning...

The report brings OLI’s efforts alive by highlighting 2022 events, training classes, public outreach, and Rail Safety Week activities.

The 34 illustrations that will be a part of this campaign feature a variety of creative artwork with messaging reminding transit customers about different...

The National Transportation Safety Board shared a statement from Chair Jennifer Homendy.

The $6.4 million contract with Millstone Weber focuses on four MetroLink stations in St. Clair County: the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center Station, College...

The railroad, working with the City of Jefferson, advanced a series of accessibility improvements in accordance with the ADA that include a new platform,...

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

With the customer experience at the forefront of transit, the San Francisco-based program has increased the ability for females to travel on BART's system...

A new report going to the TTC’s Sept. 26 Board meeting recommends using $10.3 million in projected 2023 savings to hire new, high-visibility customer...

New York City Transit (NYCT) is testing and evaluating the efficacy of a fully enclosed operator compartment prototype for bus operators designed to cover...

This annual week-long event concentrates public attention on the need for rail safety education and saves lives by educating and empowering the public to...

Let’s find out why predictive maintenance is considered the most promising service approach for rail and how to get the most out of its implementation.

GMV is bringing together its employees, customers, and partners to raise funds that will go directly to Maui Bus’ preferred relief organization, Maui United...

The PSA, Choose Safety First, is available in English and Spanish and encourages safe choices for these essential workers. 

According to statistics released last week by the Chicago Police Department (CPD), which provides law enforcement across the CTA system, crimes decreased...

The investigations revealed deficiencies in track inspection processes, including inconsistencies in documentation and oversight. Both concluded...

TriMet has been working to keep the use of illicit drugs in its community off its buses and trains.

The University of Washington released an analysis of drug smoke and residue samples collected on transit vehicles.