Aerial rendering of a planned VIA Rail maintenance facility, a long white and dark gray building beside rail tracks, with a watermark reading ‘Preliminary rendering. Final design may vary.

VIA Rail Canada, Pomerleau break ground on new Montreal assembly and maintenance facility

The facility will be used for the long-term maintenance of VIA Rail’s entire pan-Canada fleet once complete.

An aerial view of a passenger train traveling down a straight track beside a residential neighborhood, with a red concentric-ring graphic radiating across the nearby homes to suggest noise or vibration.

Safety & Security

Metrolink to deploy Earthquake Early Warning System during worldwide earthquake drill

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Management

MDOT awards $65 million through Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund

An Amtrak high-speed train crosses a long railway bridge over a wide body of water under a partly cloudy sky..

Infrastructure

Amtrak, HNTB to replace Bush and Gunpowder River bridges in Maryland

A line of eleven people in white hard hats shovel dirt with gold-colored shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony on a gravel lot, with a rendering banner of the transit center, a railroad crossing sign and brick buildings behind them.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Denver RTD, city of Longmont break ground on 1st & Main Transit Station project

Career Center

Learning Resources

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The Value of Flexible Pathways: Preserving Conduit Capacity for Connected Transportation

As transportation technology evolves, congested conduit systems can turn tomorrow’s ITS, fiber, and transit communications projects into costly, disruptive challenges. Join us...

Oct. 22, 2026

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Webinars

From Camera to Action: Deploying Onboard Edge AI for Safer, Smarter Transit Operations

Unlock the full value of your onboard camera and sensor investments. Learn how edge AI and rugged computing can deliver real-time operational intelligence, improve safety outcomes...

Sept. 24, 2026

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How Rogue Valley Transportation District transformed public transit operations with the NAVINEO CAD/AVL system

Discover how Systrans, an Equans company, helped RVTD modernize transit operations with the NAVINEO CAD/AVL platform, improving fleet management, driver support, operational visibility...

July 23, 2026

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3 Ways 5G Connectivity is Transforming Public Transit

Designed for government and transit leaders — including agency executives, CIOs and IT teams, safety leaders, and network engineers — this session is tailored for organizations...

May 1, 2026

Bus

MARTA bus number 1669 in the agency's white livery with blue and orange diagonal stripes departs the Lindbergh Center Transit Station in Atlanta, carrying a Marvel's Cloak & Dagger advertisement wrap on its lower body, with a MARTA bus stop sign and modern office tower visible in the background.

Bus

MARTA Transforms Bus Service with NextGen Bus Network

The systemwide redesign more than triples the number of corridors with buses arriving every 15 minutes or better while adding microtransit and bus rapid transit service.

Oct. 13, 2026

SCRTD’s BEBs charge at the Sunland Park Mobility and Energy Hub.

Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

How SCRTD is building a zero-emission mobility model in Southern New Mexico

The transition to zero-emission transit involves much more than purchasing an electric bus.

Oct. 13, 2026

A silver Zavir electric shuttle bus on display at a trade show, parked next to a sign reading ‘ZAVIR, Drive the Future,’ with other exhibit booths in the background.

Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

ENC reveals ZAVIR medium-duty shuttle at APTA EXPO 2026

The shuttle offers a variety of seating configurations and comes in battery-electric or range-extended versions.

Oct. 12, 2026

A Miami-Dade County transit bus, unit 19118, with blue, green and white livery and a Spanish-language radio advertisement on its side, is parked at a curb near a terminal building at dusk.

Fare Collection

Miami-Dade County DTPW Board approves fare hike to help address transit funding gap

The increase will generate an estimated $9.2 million and preserve service on 13 routes, though additional bus reductions and service adjustments remain in the FY 2026-27 budget...

Oct. 9, 2026

Rail

Maintenance

Assessing Generative vs. Discriminative AI in Rail Preventive Maintenance

Successful AI adoption requires a strategic blend of discriminative and generative models, with a focus on enterprise-wide integration and continuous learning.

Oct. 13, 2026

Exterior view of the Massachusetts State House, with its gold dome, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Infrastructure

MassDOT, CSX reach agreement in first step of making Berkshire Flyer permanent

The agreement works to reduce conflicts between passenger and freight rail to expand services.

Oct. 9, 2026

A red, white and gray electric passenger train speeds into a station with motion blur, passing a platform with a yellow safety line and tactile paving under a stylized teal and purple color grade.

Rail

Op-Ed: What should transit agencies consider non-negotiable before signing a connectivity contract?

Agencies can avoid costly mid-contract upgrades by evaluating bandwidth headroom, real-world performance, lifecycle costs and technology refreshes before awarding rail connectivity...

Oct. 9, 2026

A blue, gray and white Metrolink commuter train travels along a rock-armored coastal rail line beside a sandy beach and ocean surf, with hillside homes and tall retaining walls above.

Infrastructure

OCTA completes major rail protection project at San Clemente’s Mariposa Point

The $93 million project strengthens the coastal rail corridor with a nearly 1,400-foot catchment wall and restores access to the adjacent beach trail.

Oct. 8, 2026

Technology

Technology

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: Safety cameras on VIA Metropolitan Transit buses

Infrastructure Technology Podcast

Mass Transit Associate Editor Brandon Lewis interviews VIA Metropolitan Transit Deputy CEO Tremell Brown.

Oct. 13, 2026

Facilities

Accessibility Can’t Pause During Construction: Maintaining Continuous Access Through Transit Station Rehabilitation

Maintaining accessibility through an active station rehabilitation requires project teams to consider not only whether a route remains available, but whether passengers can complete...

Oct. 13, 2026

Four smartphones in a row, each displaying a different colored version of 'Passenger'’ transit app interface, with a search map and ‘Search’ button at the bottom.

Mobile Applications

Masabi launches Passenger app platform

The platform allows riders to pay for, plan and track journeys without needing to leave an integrated platform.

Oct. 12, 2026

Officials and community members hold a blue ribbon at a ribbon-cutting ceremony under the platform canopy at Rocky Mount Station, with an Amtrak train stopped behind them and two people seated in wheelchairs at either end of the group.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Amtrak makes accessibility upgrades to four stations across two states

The renovations to stations in Oklahoma and North Carolina are part of Amtrak’s effort to have all its stations accessible for all users by 2029.

Oct. 12, 2026

Safety & Security

A pair of stainless steel fare gates with glass panels, green arrow indicators and wheelchair-accessibility symbols stands in an indoor space, with OMNY 'Tap Here' readers mounted on the gate pedestals.

Safety & Security

New York Gov. Hochul unveils results of MTA subway fare gate pilot

Fare evasion declined by an average of 35% at the 20 stations where new, modern gates have been installed.

Oct. 8, 2026

An MTA Long Island Rail Road train, car 7174, stops at Jamaica station with a conductor standing on the platform near the open doors.

Safety & Security

MTA deploys panoramic cameras, drones across LIRR system

The technologies are designed to improve surveillance and asset management while reducing installation, maintenance and infrastructure costs.

Oct. 2, 2026

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Safety & Security

Transit agencies across North America celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2026

Since 2017, the campaign has focused on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains.

Sept. 28, 2026

A woman waiting at a train platform checks her phone, illustrating Metrolink's rollout of a new version of the See Say ELERTS safety-reporting app, with fellow passengers and a train visible in the background.

Safety Services & Products

Metrolink launches new app to report non-emergency safety and security concerns

The new app is a real-time tool that gives riders another way to report suspicious activity and unsafe conditions.

Sept. 28, 2026

Management

Upward view of the Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters building, a glass office tower, with its name on a sign near the entrance.

Infrastructure

Cleveland region partners come together to launch Cuyahoga TOD partnership and branding

The group launched a collaborative effort to advance TOD development in the region.

Oct. 13, 2026

A rider taps a smartphone against a Justride fare validator at a turnstile gate, displaying a QR configuration screen, with an accessible-entrance sign visible in the background.

Management

Fare Collection Upgrades Can Do More Than Just Change How Riders Pay

Fare collection upgrades are helping agencies increase security, recover revenue and improve the rider experience.

Oct. 13, 2026

Management

Seamless, integrated mobility offers endless opportunities to improve the transit experience

Berlin demonstrates how transit can become a way of life when vibrant stations are complemented with frequent, reliable and accessible service.

Oct. 13, 2026

Management

Alstom to launch U.S. Innovation Station

The site aims to be a collaborative space to develop creative transportation solutions.

Oct. 12, 2026

VIA Rail Canada, Pomerleau break ground on new Montreal assembly and maintenance facility

Metrolink to deploy Earthquake Early Warning System during worldwide earthquake drill

MDOT awards $65 million through Infrastructure Projects Authority Fund

Amtrak, HNTB to replace Bush and Gunpowder River bridges in Maryland

Denver RTD, city of Longmont break ground on 1st & Main Transit Station project

Career Center

Learning Resources

The Value of Flexible Pathways​: Preserving Conduit Capacity for Connected Transportation​

From Camera to Action: Deploying Onboard Edge AI for Safer, Smarter Transit Operations

How Rogue Valley Transportation District transformed public transit operations with the NAVINEO CAD/AVL system

3 Ways 5G Connectivity is Transforming Public Transit

Bus

MARTA Transforms Bus Service with NextGen Bus Network

How SCRTD is building a zero-emission mobility model in Southern New Mexico

ENC reveals ZAVIR medium-duty shuttle at APTA EXPO 2026

Miami-Dade County DTPW Board approves fare hike to help address transit funding gap

Rail

Assessing Generative vs. Discriminative AI in Rail Preventive Maintenance

MassDOT, CSX reach agreement in first step of making Berkshire Flyer permanent

Op-Ed: What should transit agencies consider non-negotiable before signing a connectivity contract?

OCTA completes major rail protection project at San Clemente’s Mariposa Point

Technology

Infrastructure Technology Podcast: Safety cameras on VIA Metropolitan Transit buses

Accessibility Can’t Pause During Construction: Maintaining Continuous Access Through Transit Station Rehabilitation

Masabi launches Passenger app platform

Amtrak makes accessibility upgrades to four stations across two states

Safety & Security

New York Gov. Hochul unveils results of MTA subway fare gate pilot

MTA deploys panoramic cameras, drones across LIRR system

Transit agencies across North America celebrate See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2026

Metrolink launches new app to report non-emergency safety and security concerns

Management

Cleveland region partners come together to launch Cuyahoga TOD partnership and branding

Fare Collection Upgrades Can Do More Than Just Change How Riders Pay

Seamless, integrated mobility offers endless opportunities to improve the transit experience

Alstom to launch U.S. Innovation Station

The Value of Flexible Pathways: Preserving Conduit Capacity for Connected Transportation