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[ June 18, 2025 ] MARTA Board Approves NextGen Bus Network Transit
[ June 16, 2025 ] Operation Lifesaver Launches Inaugural ENS Sign Awareness Day on June 24 Safety
[ June 14, 2025 ] CN to Spend Millions as Part of 2025 Capital Investment Program Canadian National
[ June 14, 2025 ] MARTA Board Adopts Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget Transit
[ June 14, 2025 ] Delaware Federal Court Dismisses Antitrust Challenge to Wabtec-GE Transportation Merger Miscellaneous

Port Authority to Open Stage II Light Rail Transit Project

The modernization of Port Authority’s T light rail transit system reached a major milestone Wednesday, June 2, 2004, when the first new light rail vehicles (LRVs) in 19 years begin revenue service over the new Overbrook Line.

Suspicious Device Placed in SEPTA Yard by Employee

An “electronic motion detector” discovered May 5 in SEPTA’s Powelton Rail Yard was placed there by an employee for personal use, the railroad and the FBI said in a joint statement.

SEPTA Employee Finds Suspicious Device, Not Linked to Terrorism

A device, described as a “commercial motion detector,” was found in a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) rail yard, arousing suspicions among officials.

‘Save Transit’ Coalition to Inform Region of SEPTA’s Financial Plight

A region-wide coalition of major business, civic, labor and community organizations has been convened to inform the public and state government of the financial plight of SEPTA, which is facing a $70-million budget crisis.

N.O. Reopens Historic Streetcar Line After 40 Years

For the first time in 40 years, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will resume revenue service of the Canal Streetcar line.

No Fare Hike for N.J. Transit

For the second straight year, Governor James E. McGreevey’s budget calls for N.J. Transit fares remain at their current level.

Transit Leader Testifies on Importance of Security

In testimony before the full Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, on the safety and security of passenger rail and public transportation systems, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) highlighted an identified $6 billion in critical security needs to keep America’s public transportation systems safe.