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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 21, 2026

REM West Island Extension Opens, Expanding Montreal Automated Rail Network

The expansion adds four stations and extends Montreal’s automated REM network deeper into the region with a new all-electric transit service.

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Siemens and LK Comstock photo for Fulton-Liberty Lines
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2026

NYC’s Fulton–Liberty Lines Get Digital Signal Upgrade from Siemens and L.K. Comstock

The Siemens CBTC System, Trainguard MT, in compliance with New York Subway Interoperability Interface Specifications, enables trains to run as close as 90 seconds apart, using next-generation signaling and continuous communication to keep operations moving seamlessly.

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A Sound Transit Crosslake Connection Link light rail vehicle
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2026

Sound Transit Opens Crosslake Connection, Completing Link 2 Line

The final seven-mile segment of the 2 Line includes new stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park and connects to the 1 Line at the International District/Chinatown Station. The Link light rail system now spans 63 miles and includes 50 stations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2018

Transit design, construction management expert Trabold joins HNTB

Trabold’s background encompasses work on many key infrastructure projects, including New York City Transit’s enhanced station initiative.

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NewsJune 13, 2018

As China's rail transit systems boom, public-private partnerships face reckoning

The results have not always been positive, as cities grapple with inexperienced state-owned companies and inadequate risk management overrides prudent accounting.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

WSP USA named new transit & rail lead

Julie D’Orazio will be responsible for increasing the firm’s transit and rail revenue, enhancing marketing capabilities, and strengthening relationships with clients.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

NYC, S.F., Boston ranked 'Best Cities for Public Transit'

Transit Score, a tool by Redfin company Walk Score®, rates locations based on how convenient they are to public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

L.A. Metro urges riders to help report suspected human trafficking on transit

Almost one million people — mostly young girls — are trafficked against their will each year.

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ArticlesAugust 4, 2017

Getting Up to Speed on the FTA's New Safety Mandate

States with rail transit agencies must have an FTA-approved and FTA-certified State Safety Oversight Program in effect by April 15, 2019.

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