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Washington Metro to Conduct Mid-Day Red Line Track Work

January 4, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Washington Metro Red Line trains will share a single track for four hours a day between the Silver Spring and Forest Glen Metrorail stations weekdays to allow for track work.

Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Selects Sumitomo for DMUs

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NEW YORK — California’s Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) has selected Sumitomo Corp. of America and its car builder partner, Nippon Sharyo, to supply 18 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

CTA Tests 5000-Series Prototype Rail Cars on Pink Line

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority last week began testing the 5000-series prototype rail cars on the Pink Line.

CTA: Train Tracker Arriving in January 2011

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority said that a pilot version of the CTA Train Tracker will be launched in early January.

Mica: SunRail Keeps Rolling Forward

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed closing documents and has finalized the closing in escrow, clearing the way for the transfer of the CSX-owned SunRail corridor right-of-way to the state of Florida, U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., said late last month.

FTA Announces $182.4 Million in Funds for Seven Major Transit Projects Underway Nationwide

January 1, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration said it is advancing $182.4 million in New Starts funding for seven transit projects already under construction in New York, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Northern Virginia.

DART Green Line Opens Ahead of Schedule

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

DALLAS — Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff joined state and local officials for the opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Green Line.

Washington Metro Seeking ‘Next Generation’ Fare Payment System

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — Washington Metro said it is seeking a business partner to help develop the next generation of electronic fare payment to create more options for customers, make using the transit system easier and encourage new ridership.

FTA: $150 Million to WMATA to Begin Addressing NTSB Safety Recommendations and State of Good Repair

December 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration has provided a $150 million grant to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to replace Washington Metro’s “1000-Series” rail cars.

Washington Metro Begins Random Bag Checks

December 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Metro Transit Police on Dec. 21 began random inspections of carry-on items at Braddock Road and College Park Metrorail stations.