Mass Transit

The Spheros Group continues to grow with the founding of Spheros Australia (Pty) Ltd, Melbourne, the manufacturer of tailor-made air conditioning solutions for buses is establishing itself for the first time on the Australian continent.

Press Release • June 4th, 2013

Electro-Motive Re-Enters Passenger Locomotive Market with Contract to Supply Los Angeles Area with First New Tier 4 Passenger Locomotives in North America

Caterpillar Inc.’s Rail Division, which includes Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. announced May 31 it has signed an agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) to supply up to 20 EMD F125 low-emission Spirit series...

Press Release • June 3rd, 2013

Systra Appoints Michael D. Jones Vice President Human Resources

Systra announced Michael D. Jones has joined the company as vice president human resources.

Press Release • June 3rd, 2013

OH: Local Community Joins COTA in Celebrating New Turnaround and Community Collaboration

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) hosted Clintonville, Ohio residents, businesses and project partners to celebrate the new Westview Avenue turnaround located at 5271 N. High St. in Columbus, Ohio.

Press Release • June 3rd, 2013

Community Joins COTA in Celebrating Ohio’s Largest Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station

Nearly 100 community stakeholders attended an event celebrating the opening of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) McKinley Avenue Facility’s compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on May 16.

Press Release • June 3rd, 2013

OH: Metro Breaks Ground on New Uptown Transit District

The $6.9 million transit project offers improvements to Uptown riders, community.

Press Release • June 3rd, 2013

CA: Mayor Lee Celebrates Start of Central Subway Tunneling

Mayor Edwin M. Lee celebrated the May 31 start of tunneling for the central subway project, the major extension of the Muni Metro T Third Line through SoMa, Union Square and Chinatown.

Press Release • May 31st, 2013

Switzerland: 60th UITP World Congress & Exhibition Highlights Worldwide Movement for More and Better Public Transport

The 60th edition of the biennial UITP World Congress & Exhibition ended May 30 with figures that show that the global movement for sustainable mobility is gaining significant ground.

Press Release • May 31st, 2013

CA: Transit District Launches Peninsula Moves Blog To Talk Transit Issues

To provide more information and keep the public more fully informed about this critical part of our lives, the San Mateo CountyTransit District is launching its blog, “Peninsula Moves.”