Rapid Transit

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on April 28 presented a progress report to the MTA operating committees on fare collection across the subway and on buses and commuter railroads,…

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is kicking off Silver Line train testing in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton, Tex. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) is improving safety and security…

Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) continues to enhance safety and security efforts. Also, LA Metro announces that the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station will open to the public on June…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveils a new online trip planner. Also, Metra schedules 40 safety blitzes in 2025.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) ratifies agreements with three unions. Also, Amtrak advances upgrades at two western Pennsylvania stations; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) selects a…

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri provides a statement regarding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) vote on a tentative agreement. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)…

Toronto Transit Commission reaches a new service milestone. Also, Metro Vancouver’s TransLink releases a proposed investment plan for 2025; and ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) in California is releasing a new…

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors on April 10 approved a $4.957 billion capital and operating budget that the agency says will “improve service while not…

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)…

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. ET today, April 9, for the sixth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

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The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) kicks off Purple Line LRV testing. Also, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) awards the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity…

New Jersey Transit (NJT) unveils a specially wrapped locomotive in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, and will install new faregates at Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations. Also,…

The April 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with special reports on freight cars from Railinc and on growing and sustaining our vibrant industry from top thought…

Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, teams with Loews Hotels. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) marks the start of accessibility improvement work at Austin Green Line station; and Port Authority of…

The Rail Users’ Network (RUN) is a not-for-profit rider advocacy organization that calls for more rail transit of all modes, an improved Amtrak, and better connectivity between the two. One…

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) implements a policy to ban violent and sexual offenders beginning June 2. Also, a new Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) improves the customer…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) selects HNTB to provide rail vehicle professional services. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches an online capital-project tracking tool; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation…

Stadler is investing more than $70 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant, with support from the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA). Bussnang, Switzerland-based Stadler…