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Free public transport for school students and on Sundays

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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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Amtrak Celebrates Opening of First Platform at Baltimore Penn Station

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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BALTIMORE – Amtrak will open the first of two boarding platforms at Baltimore Penn Station in Spring 2024.
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HART Gives Construction Update for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Civic Center

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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HONOLULU – HART released a 2-minute video with aerial footage of construction along Segments 2 and 3 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Civic Center.
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Spanish train operator Talgo’s Adelaide Hills train trial appears to be dead after size and distance confusion

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January 30, 2024
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An Adelaide Hills-CBD passenger train trial may be dumped after it emerged the Spanish operators hadn’t understood the distances – and population – in question.

OCTA Working With Metrolink After San Clemente Landslide

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 30, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA and Metrolink are working to clear debris from a rail right-of-way after another landslide in San Clemente.
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Balfour Beatty Awarded $189,000 Contract for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Mainline Track

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 30, 2024
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PETALUMA, Calif. – Balfour Beatty will deliver track surfacing, lining and ballast restoration under a $189,000 contract.
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