Mass Transit Rail Update - Tuesday ENL - Sep 30th, 2025
Mass Transit Rail Update
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September 30, 2025
PRT avoids service cuts, fare increases for next two years with adoption of FY26 operating and capital budgets
The approved budgets allow PRT to close a projected $100 million deficit and avoid a previously proposed 35% service reduction and 9% fare increase.
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Metra to pilot new café car
Riders can test the new offering and provide feedback on the direction of the new service.
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APTA releases 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database
The annual report details the bus and rail fleet characteristics of U.S. and Canadian transit agencies.
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GCRTA moves forward with the purchase of six new rail cars from Siemens
The upgraded stock can operate on all rail lines by allowing access for high- and low-level platforms.
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New Siemens Charger locomotives begin passenger service on Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line
The new locomotives are able to travel the entire 102 miles of Metro-North’s third rail territory.
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Brightline implements service improvements, adds capacity for commuters
The upgrades include more departures and more train cars to move people quicker.
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FRA issues NOFO for National Railroad Partnership Program
The NOFO allocates more than $5 billion in funding for projects that enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.
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UPDATED: OCTA completes initial beach nourishment effort on San Clemente rail line
The beach nourishment is the first step in the agency’s plan to place approximately 540,000 cubic yards of sand along San Clemente’s beaches to protect the rail line.
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