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    Rail

    Special Report: 2024 Trends in Passenger Rail

    June 4, 2024
    New and expanded rail projects are entering service at an increased pace, while technological advancements and policy changes are shifting how rail transit and passenger rail ...
    Briony Croft
    Vehicles

    Vehicle Design Part 2: Managing Noise and Vibration from the Ground Up

    June 4, 2024
    In the second of a two-part series, vehicle design efforts to mitigate noise and vibration and the resulting effects on transit/passenger applications are further examined.
    APTA
    Management

    Rep. Blumenauer led a movement of connection and choice

    June 4, 2024
    Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s time in public service has been spent advocating for causes that give people more choices in how they live, move and connect within their communities.
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    Safety & Security

    Transit Cybersecurity and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, Public Transit Risk Assessment Methodology

    June 4, 2024
    The integration of the PT-RAM process into transit agencies’ operational security strategies helps providers address both physical and cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
    York Region Transit
    Fare Collection

    Government of Ontario’s One Fare program sees early success

    June 4, 2024
    The program, which launched Feb. 26 and eliminates double fares for customers transferring between public transit agencies in the greater Toronto area, has reached 5 million taps...

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    CUTRIC
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC continues steps towards cleaner transit and community in Phase II of Pan-Canadian Battery Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial

    June 4, 2024
    The second and third phases of the Pan-Canadian Battery Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial will further explore collaborations between bus manufacturers and BEB ...
    Adobe Stock
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Commentary: Why fuel cell buses are fast becoming operators’ vehicle of choice

    June 4, 2024
    Longer operational range, quick refueling and robust performance in a variety of climates are among the factors driving interest in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
    Videos

    Insider Interview: Rep. Earl Blumenauer

    June 4, 2024
    U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) discusses livable communities, the development of modern streetcar systems, the origin of his iconic bike pin and what he hopes people will ...
    University of Minnesota Transit Security Index
    Management

    Editor’s Notebook: How to measure transit insecurity?

    June 4, 2024
    A series of research efforts during the past few years, are looking to better understand the role transit insecurity has within communities.
    Amsted Rail
    General Maintenance Products

    Transit Bogie Systems

    June 4, 2024
    Amsted Rail's transit bogie system is fully manufactured in the U.S.
    Brookville Equipment Corporation
    Vehicles

    Liberty NXT Streetcars

    The Liberty NXT features station-level boarding, more than 70 percent low floor standing and a modified coupler.
    Bohr Electronics
    Technology

    CRM Crash Hardened Memory Module

    June 4, 2024
    This module can handle configurations from 2GB to 128GB with various data transfer interfaces.
    Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC
    Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

    Speed Swing 445F2  

    The Speed Swing 445F2 rail crane allows for multiple attachment use.