Transit Briefs: WMATA, TTC, Valley Metro, Caltrain
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) rolls out a redesigned website and app to simplify trip planning. Also, some Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) stations staff are now equipped with body-worn cameras to improve safety on transit; Valley Metro launches a new AI chatbot for rider information and trip planning; and Caltrain is named one […]
International-Great Northern Timetables (January, 1910)
International-Great Northern Timetables (January, 1910) May 16, 26 01:44 PM Featured here is the International-Great Northern’s timetables listed in the January, 1910 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Illinois Terminal Timetables (January, 1930) May 16, 26 12:08 PM Covered here is the Illinois Terminal’s timetables from the January, 1930 edition of […]
Stadler is testing new wheels to reduce vibrations on TINA trams
BLT and Stadler will test new rubber-suspension wheels for TINA trams, after technical measures implemented so far have significantly reduced vehicle noise. The new tests are scheduled to begin in early July 2026 and aim to reduce vibrations during operation. The TINA trams manufactured by Stadler are operated by the Swiss operator BLT Baselland Transport […]
UP+NS Launches ‘Action Center’
The Action Center is said to allow members of the public to “make your voice heard.” “The proposed Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern combination will create America’s first transcontinental railroad, driving economic growth for communities, enabling cost savings for shippers and strengthening the U.S. supply chain,” the Action Center section of the website reports. “Plus, […]
Illinois Terminal Timetables (January, 1930)
Illinois Terminal Timetables (January, 1930) May 16, 26 12:08 PM Covered here is the Illinois Terminal’s timetables from the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Grand Trunk Western Timetables (August, 1952) May 16, 26 11:58 AM Included here is the Grand Trunk Western’s timetable listing from the August, 1952 […]
Scandal at the Sydney Metro
A subcontractor hired by Webuild for the Western Sydney Airport Metro project has been removed following an investigation into the subcontracting chain, which identified suspicions of underpayment of workers, lack of adequate insurance, and tax fraud. The Western Sydney Airport Metro project aims to provide a metro link to the new airport in western Sydney […]
BODE Enters Next Phase of Growth through Strategic Partnership with Waterland
BODE, a leading global provider of door and access systems for public transport, is entering into a strategic partnership with Waterland Private Equity (“Waterland”), an independent European investment firm focused on supporting companies through targeted growth strategies. Waterland acquires BODE from the current owner Schaltbau Group, which is majority-owned by Carlyle. As part of the […]
ITS Logistics Issues May Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index
The May Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index reports “elevated status across the Atlantic and Gulf port regions, with additional outbound capacity and container termination challenges at key West Coast gateways,” according to ITS Logistics, a Nevada-based third-party logistics (3PL) firm. “As the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushes fuel costs higher, disrupts ocean carrier […]
Always Connected in Motion: VTC 1040 and nROK 1040 Power Mobile Gateways from Road to Rail
A Unified Gateway for Mobile Data Whether deployed in heavy-duty trucks, construction vehicles, or trains, the VTC 1040 and nROK 1040 series function as a central data hub: Aggregate vehicle or train telemetry, CAN data, and onboard system status Interface with cameras, sensors, and passenger systems Transmit operational data and live video streams to backend systems in real time This enables […]
EJ&E Railway Timetables (January, 1930)
EJ&E Railway Timetables (January, 1930) May 15, 26 11:40 PM Featured here is the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway’s timetables presented in the January, 1930 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Timetables (January, 1930) May 15, 26 11:26 PM Covered here is the Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific Railway’s brief timetable […]