commuter rail

Metrolink to add quiet cars

September 22, 2011

Metrolink (CA) will be adding quiet cars to weekday trains starting on October 3 to help commuters enjoy a “noise-free commute.”

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SEPTA plans to award contract for fare system soon

August 26, 2011

SEPTA (PA) officials announced plans to award a $100 million contract for a new fare payment system within the next two months.

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Working group pans one-way SEPTA rail fares

August 24, 2011

A working group voted almost unanimously to support the current two-way fare collection system for SEPTA’s Regional Rail, according to PlanPhilly.

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LIRR tests wireless on-board ticketing

August 19, 2011

MTA Long Island Rail Road (NY) launched a pilot program to allow customers to purchase tickets on board trains using major credit and debit cards.

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A preview of Apple store at Grand Central Terminal

August 19, 2011

The New York Times previews the new Apple store, planned for Grand Central Terminal, after the MTA released renderings of the finished space.

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Metrolink gets funding for train safety system

August 19, 2011

Commuter railroad Metrolink (CA) received more than $46 million in state and federal funding to help develop a $202 million positive train control system.

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MBTA to install wind turbines

August 16, 2011

The MBTA announced plans to install wind turbines at two commuter rail stations, which will be funded by a US DOT grant.

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Metra to equip trains with defibrillators

August 15, 2011

Metra (IL) plans to equip its commuter trains with automatic external defibrillators at a cost of $1.1 million.

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SEPTA takes another step toward new fare system

July 25, 2011

Last week a SEPTA board committee approved a $9 million contract for managing the installation of its new electronic fare collection system.

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Metra will clean up its act

July 21, 2011

Chicago-area Metra (IL) expects to improve the air quality inside its commuter rail cars by switching to more efficient air filters.

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