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  • Transit Briefs: MBTA, Omaha Streetcar, Amtrak, Phoenix Valley Metro
  • Transit Briefs: VIA Rail, Portland Streetcar, Caltrain, SMART
  • Transit Briefs: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Front Range Passenger Rail

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: MBTA, Omaha Streetcar, Amtrak, Phoenix Valley Metro

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) completes major Red Line signal modernization weeks ahead of schedule. Also, Omaha (Neb.) Streetcar track installation begins down...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: VIA Rail, Portland Streetcar, Caltrain, SMART

VIA Rail Canada is investing C$150 million in a modernization program for The Ocean and The Canadian long-distance trains. Also, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation in Or...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Front Range Passenger Rail

A new daily Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train connects Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. Also, Coloradans choose Colorado Connector (CoCo) as the name for the future Front Passenger Rai...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Amtrak

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) purchases coach cars from Exo in Quebec, Canada, to bolster its Regional Rail fleet. Also, Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer grows...

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wane.com /1 week ago

Talks to get the largest US commuter rail system running again continue as morning commute looms

The railroad closed down and workers went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Saturday after five unions representing about half its workforce walked off the job for the first time in three de...

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railwayage.com /4 weeks ago

Transit Briefs: PANYNJ, Amtrak, Metro-North, Caltrain

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s PATH rail system springs forward with a series of major service and operational improvements. Also, Amtrak drops its newest commerci...

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railwayage.com /3 weeks ago

Transit Briefs: MBTA, SMART

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) unveils a “resilience roadmap” to strengthen its network against climate impacts and improve reliability. Also, Sonoma-Marin Area...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: BART, MBTA

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) breaks multiple records for post-pandemic ridership in March. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) seeks feedback for Focus 205...

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railwayage.com /4 weeks ago

Denver-to-Fort Collins Intercity Passenger Rail Project Advances

Denver Regional Transit District (RTD) on April 29 reported that after monthslong negotiations between the Joint Service Executive Committee and host freight railroad BNSF, all gov...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, TriMet, MBTA

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner teams up with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board to promote soccer matches taking place in Los Angeles this summer. Also, TriMet bids farewell...

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railwayage.com /3 weeks ago

Transit Briefs: VIA Rail, MDOT MTA, NACCA/Alto, SEPTA

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) expands its partnership with PressReader to offer passengers premium digital reading throughout their journeys. Also, the Maryland Department of Transpor...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: MBTA, Ontario’s Northlander

First-day World Cup ticket sales breaks all of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) “special event train service” sales records. Also, Ontario's Northlander begi...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 7, "Colorado Connector" Selected As Name For Front Range Passenger Rail

Colorado officials have formally unveiled “Colorado Connector”—or “CoCo”—as the official name for the state’s long-planned passenger rail service linking the Front Range corridor f...

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railwayage.com /1 day ago

MBTA Approves Five-Year CIP

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board on May 28 signed off on the Fiscal Years 2027 – 2031 MBTA Capital Investment Plan, a rolling, five-year $10.3 billion pl...

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pbs.org /2 weeks ago

North America's largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

North America's largest commuter rail system is facing a potential shutdown as a deadline nears to reach a deal with unionized workers to avert a strike.

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: MBTA, Alstom, MHI

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announces service updates and mTicket availability for World Cup 2026 matches. Also, Alstom is awarded a five-year contract ex...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: ATP, CTDOT

Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) in Texas selects a contractor for the Austin Light Rail project’s operations and maintenance facility. Also, the Connecticut Department of Transpor...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 10, BNSF, Metra Reach New 10-Year Passenger Service Agreement

In a significant development for commuter rail in the Chicago region, BNSF Railway and Metra have reached a new long-term agreement that will extend passenger service on the busy B...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: TTC, Metra, Metrolink

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides a statement from CEO Mandeep S. Lali on negotiations with CUPE Local 2. Also, Metra and Chicago Fire Football Club (FC) announce a mar...

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railwayage.com /1 month ago

Transit Briefs: San Diego MTS/NICTD, MDOT MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the North County Transit - San Diego Railroad (NCTD) recommend a fare change to help address budget deficits. Also, the Maryland...

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railwayage.com /3 days ago

No Injunction for Amtrak

On April 28, we reported that Amtrak had sued MTA Metro-North Railroad in the federal court for the Southern District of New York, requesting an injunction that would require Metro...

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railwayage.com /3 weeks ago

Oculus Rail Partners With Public Media to Deliver Real-Time Crossing Alerts

Oculus Rail on May 7 announced a partnership with WHRO Public Media and its public radio stations WHRO 90.3 FM and WHRV 89.5 FM to provide real-time information on blocked train cr...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Apr 5, Massachusetts "Beer Tasting" Train Rides

Among Cape Cod Central's lineup of specialty trips, the railroad’s Rails & Ales Beer Tasting Train stands out as a “best of both worlds” event.

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

SEPTA to Purchase Rail Cars for Regional Services

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is purchasing 24 passenger rail cars from Exo, a public transport provider in the Montreal region, to support its Regiona...

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