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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 hours ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
fromSustainable Bus
10 hours ago

Market, policy and operations in focus for zero-emission intercity buses, at Sustainable Bus Tour session in Bus2Bus - Sustainable Bus

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.
Alternative transportation
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
16 hours ago

Will Berlin get rid of its public transport ticket machines?

Berlin's transport ticket machines have stopped accepting cash, prompting officials to consider abolishing them due to high operational costs.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Luas Cork: new proposed route with 27 stops unveiled

The plan for Luas Cork includes up to 27 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point, connecting key destinations in the city such as Munster Technological University and Cork University Hospital.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Tunneling, construction is underway for Ontario Line transit project | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

They rode the T to every single station in one fell swoop. Here's how long it took.

A group of friends completed a challenge to ride all MBTA subway lines in one day, taking over 10 hours.
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
5 days ago

Sign Of The Times: Improving The Rider Experience Continues At Cincinnati Metro - Busline News

Cincinnati Metro is replacing 3,700 bus stop signs to enhance rider experience and modernize transit communication over the next 24 months.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Southeast MLS Alliance expands into Florida

Southeast MLS Alliance expands with realMLS, enhancing data-sharing and connectivity across the Southeast for over 118,000 subscribers.
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
18 hours ago
Alternative transportation

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
18 hours ago
Alternative transportation

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
Women in technology
fromBusline News
1 week ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Work to Resume on Flatbush Avenue Center Bus Lanes

The project aims to enhance bus service speed and street safety on Flatbush Avenue with dedicated lanes and improved pedestrian facilities.
#high-speed-rail
#indian-railways
fromredBus Blog
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Bengaluru - Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Route, Travel Time, and What to Expect - redBus Blog

fromredBus Blog
2 months ago
World news

New Trains in Budget 2026: 7 High-speed Rail Corridors, Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Expansion, and More - redBus Blog

fromredBus Blog
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Bengaluru - Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Route, Travel Time, and What to Expect - redBus Blog

fromredBus Blog
2 months ago
World news

New Trains in Budget 2026: 7 High-speed Rail Corridors, Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Expansion, and More - redBus Blog

London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This London train line is getting new services to one of the city's most exciting new destinations

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

What's changing in retail in 2026: 8 trends business leaders need to watch

Retail customer communications are evolving rapidly, driven by AI and changing consumer expectations for real-time interaction and relevance.
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Berlin's BUS2BUS 2026 gathers 40 buses with focus on electrification and minibuses - Sustainable Bus

The event features approximately 40 vehicles alongside a conference program addressing topics such as autonomous driving, on-demand transport and operational concepts, including a Sustainable Bus session on intercity bus electrification.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
#transportation
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
fromDocumentjournal
3 weeks ago

For Bridget Finn, Miami is a city of convergences

Bridget Finn describes her experience leading up to Art Basel Miami Beach as exhilarating and gratifying, emphasizing the unique feel of Miami during the off-season. She enjoys local exhibitions and the community, which are essential to the show's success.
Miami food
New York City
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal

Metro's board approved a new rail line extension from South L.A. to West Hollywood, aiming to enhance mass transit and ridership.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal

Metro's board approved a new rail line extension from South L.A. to West Hollywood, aiming to enhance mass transit and ridership.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rail scheme delay may impact Gatwick and Universal

Delays in funding a major rail upgrade in Croydon could negatively impact other significant projects, including Gatwick Airport's runway expansion and Universal Studios UK.
fromBusline News
5 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
Boston
fromHoodline
1 month ago

MTA To Announce Major Train Purchase At Brooklyn Facility

The MTA will announce a major railcar purchase at its new Sunset Park testing facility on March 19, 2026, accelerating the retirement of aging trains and deployment of newer cars across subway and commuter systems.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
US news
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
Berlin
fromwww.thelocal.de
1 month ago

Deutsche Bahn expands high speed train services between Cologne and Brussels

Deutsche Bahn expands cross-border rail services to Belgium with additional high-speed ICE trains from Cologne to Brussels, new airport connections, and weekend services to coastal and tourist destinations.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Rail'-ly big deal: MTA requests proposals for largest-ever new subway car order to replace number line trains | amNewYork

This is the largest ever order of subway cars in our history. More than 2,300 subway cars total. We are, in this one procurement, going to replace roughly a third of the entire MTA subway fleet.
Brooklyn
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Tough challenges confront electric air taxi firms as they maneuver to take flight in South Florida

Archer brings this suit to protect the novel and award-winning design of its Midnight eVTOL, which was developed by Archer inventors through careful, brilliant design work, and to stop Vertical infringing its patented designs.
European startups
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Brightline Unveils 'Freedom Express' Train Honoring America's 250th Anniversary

Debuted this week, the company's new 10-coach Freedom Express train celebrates the country from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing, according to Brightline. The design was created in partnership with America250, the bipartisan organization established by Congress to lead the nation's 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence.
History
#tri-rail
Miami
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Is Miami the Next Silicon Valley?

Tech billionaires are relocating to Miami from California, potentially establishing the city as a new tech hub and attracting industry talent and investment.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Brazil's Goiania deploys electric bi-articulated fleet (Volvo - Marcopolo) on upgraded BRT corridors - Sustainable Bus

Goiânia has launched a fleet of electric bi-articulated buses in regular passenger service, deploying 21 high-capacity Volvo BZRT vehicles supported by a new dedicated charging hub. The Brazilian city has introduced 16 articulated and 5 bi-articulated battery-electric buses built on the Volvo Buses BZRT chassis and bodied by Marcopolo (Attivi model). The vehicles operate within the RMTC metropolitan public transport network, alongside the inauguration of the Eletroposto Oeste charging facility located at the METROBUS S.A. depot.
Environment
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

Electrifying and sharing the Antelope Valley Line enables one-seat San Francisco–Los Angeles high-speed service earlier, lowering cost and risk while modernizing Metrolink.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Waymo is accepting public riders in Miami

Starting today, anyone on the company's waitlist of approximately 10,000 people can hail one of its robotaxis for trips within a 60-square-mile service area that includes popular neighborhoods like the Design District and Wynwood, Brickell, and Coral Gables - but not popular tourist destinations like South Beach. The vehicles also will initially avoid highways and stick to local roads, with plans to expand to faster-speed roads later this year.
Artificial intelligence
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Long-Term Car Rental: The Freedom to Stay Mobile Anywhere

Month-to-month car rentals through platforms like Turo provide flexible transportation for extended stays without ownership commitments, enabling digital nomads and long-term visitors to live fully in new locations.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Seattle just built the world's first light rail on a floating bridge

A light rail will run on a floating Lake Washington bridge, using track-bridge structures and bearings to accommodate movement while keeping tracks aligned.
Miscellaneous
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A futuristic high-speed travel project could link London and Paris in 20 minutes

Engineers in the Netherlands are developing hyperloop technology that could enable travel between London and Paris in 20 minutes at speeds of 600 miles per hour using magnetically suspended pods.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida-based modular builder launches expandable housing model

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Mesocore Modular Homes is introducing an expandable modular housing model aimed at improving affordability and disaster relief, an important issue in a state prone to devastating hurricanes. Positioned as an affordable housing solution for both homebuyers and city leaders, planners, emergency management professionals, and resilience experts focused on addressing climate-driven risks, Mesocore's expandable home can start as a 420-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath home with a private bedroom, a full kitchen, a living area, and a built-in desk.
Real estate
US politics
fromBusline News
2 months ago

Editor's Note January/February 2026 - Busline News

UMA's 2026 Bus & Motorcoach Industry Legislative Fly-In April 15–16 enables operators to meet members of Congress and advocate on federal and state transportation issues.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

New York City's next transportation revolution might be on the water

New York City's Blue Highways program uses ferries and cargo bikes to reduce delivery times and emissions by redirecting freight from trucks to waterways.
Travel
fromredBus Blog
2 months ago

Everything You Need to Know about Vande Bharat Sleeper Express - redBus Blog

Vande Bharat Sleeper links Howrah and Kamakhya with overnight AC sleepers (eleven 3-tier, four 2-tier, one first-class), running up to 180 kmph over 1,000 km.
#amtrak
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Op/Ed: More Questions About San Diego's Airport-Downtown People Mover, Answered - Streetsblog California

Blue and Green Lines require 5-minute frequencies to provide sufficient capacity for projected population and job growth where train lengthening is impossible.
#infrastructure
fromGothamist
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

fromGothamist
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

US news
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

New water taxi service launches between Miami and Miami Beach

Free water taxi links Miami and Miami Beach to reduce commuter traffic, runs scheduled crossings, connects to the free trolley, costs about $1.2 million annually.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Calls to withdraw fresh floating bus stop guidance

The design, which has a cycle lane between the stop and the kerb, is intended to allow bus passengers to get on and off safely while cyclists continue moving. Sarah Gayton, street access campaign co-ordinator at the National Federation of the Blind of the UK, said: "It does not address the concerns that blind and visually impaired people have and it's totally insulting to think that we'll accept this."
UK politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Coming soon: L.A. Metro stops that connect downtown to Beverly Hills, Miracle Mile

Metro opens three new Purple Line stations connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills on May 8, marking the first phase of a rail extension project beneath Wilshire Boulevard.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

The $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project would replace a 116-year-old train tunnel that serves 200,000 commuters between New York and New Jersey each weekday. The two tubes, which carries Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains, are crumbling after a century-plus of use and severe damage from 2012's Superstorm Sandy. New York and New Jersey Attorneys General Letitia James and Jennifer Davenport, respectively, filed the states' Feb. 3 lawsuit
Brooklyn
US news
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

HRT expands on-demand transit services with Via in Hampton Roads, Virginia (USA) - Sustainable Bus

HRT expanded its app-based OnDemand microtransit to Chesapeake and Hampton, extended Newport News service, operating through October 2026 with $2 fares and free launch rides.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Kansas City is Again Expanding Its Once-Mocked Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Kansas City's expanding streetcar system demonstrates how targeted transit infrastructure reduces car dependency, reconnects segregated neighborhoods, and catalyzes economic development across multiple districts.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: The Future of Transit - Streetsblog USA

This huge law that we've passed in 2021 - which Joe Biden said was the biggest law for public transit ever and was this enormous investment in inner city rail - ultimately panned out to have very minimal effects. There has been some increase in highway construction. But when it comes to transit investment, unfortunately the country is going in the wrong direction.
Alternative transportation
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