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VIA Rail Canada to invest C$150 million on sleeper cars during next five years
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (276+ words) VIA Rail Canada is investing C$150 million (US$107.6 million) in a major modernization program for its entire fleet of 56 Ch'teau and Manor sleeper cars over the next five years. VIA Rail Canada says the program comes as part of its…...
SEPTA to rehabilitate Bridgeport Viaduct to fortify M Line service
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (333+ words) The project will upgrade the viaduct structure after a century of passenger service. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has kicked off a major rehabilitation project on the Norristown High Speed Line (M Line) that's set to impact more than…...
Three new Northlander trains arrive in Ontario
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) "The target audience includes residents of Northern Ontario, commuters, and travelers who will benefit from improved regional rail service connecting Timmins, Cochrane, and Toronto, as well as stakeholders interested in public transit development and regional economic growth." Three new Northlander…...
Hitachi Rail unveils next-generation fare validator designed for sustainability and maintainability
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (352+ words) Hitachi Rail unveils next-generation fare validator designed for sustainability and maintainability'masstransitmag.com Hitachi Rail unveils next-generation fare validator designed for sustainability and maintainability The new fare validator is designed to be more modular for easier maintainability while accepting a wide…...
Denver RTD conducts operational testing on East Colfax BRT project
3+ week, 5+ day ago (237+ words) The agency has begun conducting operational testing for the upcoming East Colfax BRT project. Members of Denver RTD's Safety and Environmental Compliance team joined project partners along East Colfax to observe operational testing, a key milestone in the development of…...
OR: Amtrak offers first look at fancy new trains. Here’s when they’ll debut in the Northwest
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) "The target audience includes residents and travelers in the Pacific Northwest, particularly those who use or are interested in Amtrak's Cascades route, and who would benefit from or be excited about the new, upgraded train amenities and services." OR: Amtrak…...
MnDOT adds more Greater Minnesota transit agencies to the Transit app
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (249+ words) The department is adding 15 more transit agencies to the app by summer. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is strengthening its partnership with Transit app by giving residents across Greater Minnesota more ways to plan for and, in some cases,…...
Riverside County Transportation Commission approves environmental studies contract for Coachella Valley Rail project
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (337+ words) "The target audience for this content includes residents, commuters, and stakeholders in Riverside County and Southern California who are interested in regional transportation improvements, economic growth, and alternative travel options like the Coachella Valley Rail project." Riverside County Transportation Commission…...
L.A. Metro selects underground heavy rail as locally preferred alternative for Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (249+ words) A rendering of the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project railcar. The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (L.A. Metro) Board has selected an underground heavy rail option as the locally preferred alternative (LPA) for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project." Once implemented, the corridor…...
CA: Public can comment now on plans for high speed rail segment from Los Angeles to Anaheim
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (576+ words) The California High-Speed Rail Authority is looking for public feedback on a draft environmental document for the 30-mile segment connecting Los Angeles and Anaheim. The stretch between L.A.s Union Station and Anaheims ARTIC station would be the southernmost link of…...