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Long Island Rail Road

Transit Briefs: NYMTA, TriMet, Metrolink

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces initial actions of Bike, Pedestrian and Micromobility Action Plan. Also, newly proposed changes to TriMet Code would "strengthen the agency’s ability to…
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Transit Briefs: NYMTA, DART, MBTA, CATS

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) transition to “tap and go” payment system, One Metro New York (OMNY), may take until June 2025. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)…

LIRR Seeks ‘Temporary Relief’ From FRA’s Hazard Detectors Requirements

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on Oct. 14 petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance from a provision of safety regulations contained under Section CFR…
The DART Police Department has been reaccredited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation (TPCAF).

Transit Briefs: DART, GoTriangle, NYMTA, Metrolinx, Caltrain, VIA Rail, MBTA

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police Department has been reaccredited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation (TPCAF). Also, a new study gives a clearer picture of commuter rail…
Icomera has been selected to provide digital system upgrade to SunRail in Central Florida.

Transit Briefs: SunRail, NY MTA, MTS, NJ Transit, SMART

SunRail selects Icomera to provide digital system upgrade in Central Florida. Also, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches one-stop rail app combining Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad…
UTA’s FrontRunner Vineyard Station is now open. (UTA, via Twitter)

Passenger Rail Briefs: UTA, LIRR, MBTA, Metrolinx

The Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner Vineyard Station is now open. Also, the first section of MTA Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Main Line (Third Track) Expansion Project is now…
The new LIRR Concourse is scheduled to be substantially completed by March 2023. (MTA)

Transit Briefs: NY MTA, LAX, Province of British Columbia

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveils first section of new 18-foot ceilings at Penn Station’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Concourse. Also, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) debuts first…
The proposed amendment includes accessibility upgrades, signal modernization and resiliency initiatives, and implementation of Track Trespassing Task Force recommendations. (MTA)

NY MTA Proposes Amendment to 2020-24 Capital Program

To adjust mass transportation needs for a post-COVID world, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials detailed on July 25 an amendment to the Authority’s 2020-24 Capital Program. It would…
LIRR will add two additional Grand Central Madison virtual public meetings.

Passenger Rail Briefs: LIRR, Amtrak, MBTA, MARTA

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announces additional Grand Central Madison virtual public meetings. Also, service on Amtrak’s Silver Meteor, Crescent and City of New Orleans is postponed; Brockton Area…
In 2018, the MTA signed a $1.75 billion contract with Kawasaki for 535 R211 subway cars.

NYMTA: Labor Problems at Kawasaki Nebraska Plant Delaying Deliveries (UPDATED June 30)

According to New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials, labor shortages and mismanagement at a Nebraska plant where Kawasaki railcars set to replace aging ones on New York City Transit’s…
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