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Two MBTA railcars in station.
Newsby StaffApril 9, 2026

MBTA Completes Key Red Line Signal Upgrade Weeks Early

Crews completed a significant portion of the testing required before commissioning the new, digital signaling system, which will bring important upgrades that strengthen Red Line service reliability for riders and provide Red Line Operations the ability to route trains more quickly, turn trains around faster, and recover from unplanned disruptions more efficiently, said MBTA officials. 

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A Metra train on the rails
Newsby StaffApril 8, 2026

Metra Reveals 2026 Construction Program

In addition to new projects, progress continues on a multiyear effort to upgrade track, electrical, and signal systems on the Metra Electric Line to accommodate the expansion of service on the South Shore Line.

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MBTA passengers at rail station
Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

Boston's MBTA Advancing Major Signal Modernization to Improve Red Line Reliability

To accomplish this work, the MBTA announced that four phases of temporary evening service changes will begin on February 28 and continue through April.

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A rendering of Alstom's LRV for the Toronto Transit Commission.
NewsFebruary 9, 2026

Alstom to Supply New Subway Trains for Toronto

Manufactured and tested in Canada, the vehicles will operate in tandem with a cutting-edge signaling system also supplied by Alstom.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2025

New York MTA Set to Purchase 378 Modern Subway Cars

The vehicles will be funded by the MTA’s historic $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan, which Governor Hochul and the State Legislature fully supported in the FY26 Enacted Budget.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 26, 2025

Biz Briefs: WSP JV Lands San Francisco Muni Contract and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2025

Chicago's Metra Unveils 2025 Construction Program

Major projects include replacing aging bridges on the UP North Line, track, electrical and signal upgrades on the Metra Electric, and major tie replacement projects on three lines.

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Metro Biz Briefs Feb. 17, 2025
Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2025

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail, TSI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2024

Stadler to Modernize Atlanta's Signaling Tech

The replacement of the current system will improve train control, which in turn increases rail safety and on-time performance.

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Fast Moving Train
Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2024

Hitachi Rail invests in Canada's Urban Rail Signaling Tech

Hitachi Rail partners with Invest Ontario to develop the next generation of urban rail signaling technology in Toronto.

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