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[ August 13, 2025 ] Alstom Unveils Design Traxx Universal Electric Locomotive in Romania World
[ August 13, 2025 ] Report: Overhaul Passenger Rail Through Competition, Private Investment and Targeted Infrastructure Funding Miscellaneous
[ August 13, 2025 ] Marmon Rail Introduces ProTecht: Industry-First Mobile, Autonomous Tank Car Cleaning System Miscellaneous
[ August 11, 2025 ] Rail Vision Receives European Patent for Innovative Locomotive Imaging Technology Miscellaneous
[ August 7, 2025 ] Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Debuts on Aug. 28 Amtrak

Feds Announce $544.6 Million Bay Area Rapid Transit Loan

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $544.6 million loan to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District through the Build America Bureau for 775 new passenger railcars.

Feds Award University of Cincinnati $5.1 Million

October 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration announced it is sending roughly $5.1 million to the University of Cincinnati to promote the adoption of digital platforms that speed up and improve the delivery of transit construction projects while reducing costs.

Demetrius Crichlow Appointed 12th President of New York City Transit

October 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber named three officials to senior strategic roles.

MARTA Trains Will Not Service Indian Creek Rail Station on Dec. 8-9 During Bridge Installation

October 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will temporarily suspend rail service to Indian Creek Station on the Blue Line from Dec. 8 to 9 to install a new pedestrian bridge over the tracks.

MARTA Names Interim Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Administrative Officer

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has named Assistant General Manager of External Affairs Steven Parker as interim chief of staff and Assistant General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations LaShanda Dawkins as interim chief administrative officer.