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Electrification of Frankston Rail Line towards Mornington Peninsula

gobstopper
February 2, 2024
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The proposal to electrify the existing Stony Point diesel rail line from Frankston Station towards the Mornington Peninsula, delivering faster and more reliable metropolitan rail services across the region, has been a long-standing priority for Frankston City Council.

SLOW TRAIN TO BAXTER GOES SLOWER THAN EVER

gobstopper
February 2, 2024
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Greater Frankston and Mornington Peninsula residents will be stuck with a second-rate suburban rail service after Labor axed the much-needed Frankston to Baxter rail electrification project.

Man allegedly scales Flinders Street Station, causes HUGE damage across Melbourne

gobstopper
February 2, 2024
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A 23-year-old man has been charged, after allegedly scaling Flinders Street Station and causing extensive damage on January 12, not only to the station but […]

NICTD Focuses on South Shore Line Service in 2024

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 2, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS – Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District is focusing on the projects along its South Shore Line service this year.
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Former SWLRT Project Controls Manager Files Lawsuit Against Met Council, Alleging Retaliation

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 2, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The former project controls manager for the SWLRT project has filed a lawsuit against the Met Council in Hennepin County.
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Free public transport for school students and on Sundays

Guest authors
February 1, 2024
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The Western Australian Government has today announced its latest cost-of-living relief measure, with free public transport to be provided for …

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MTA to Apply for Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Advance ADA Package for Five Subway Stations

David C. Lester
February 1, 2024
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NEW YORK ––In its mission to improve accessibility in the New York City subway system, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it plans to apply for federal funding to advance a package of accessibility projects in accordance wi…

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Awarded $53 Million

David C. Lester
February 1, 2024
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OCEANSIDE, Calif. –– The continuing problems of geologic stability and shifting track along the LOSSAN Corridor in southern California are drawing more attention to this area. While this story focuses on a bridge replacement, the new bridge replaces on…

San Clemente Landslide Update; Upcoming Storm System, Continued Hillside Movement

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 1, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – OCTA gives an update on the San Clemente landslide, and an incoming storm system will bring additional rainfall and increase the risk of a mudslide in the area.
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MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 1, 2024
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BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.
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