Author: Carolina Worrell

Digi, Cylus Collaborate on Rail Cybersecurity

Digi International, a provider of IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity products and services, on Aug. 1 announced a collaboration with Cylus to integrate the company’s CylusOne cybersecurity solution into the Digi TX64

Transit Briefs: Denver RTD, SCVTA, NYMTA, Minn. Met Council, UTA, Stantec/PANYNJ

Multiple recent cases of stolen copper wire impact the Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) rail services. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) is named the Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA); the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) receives $54 million in state funding to support the Second Avenue Subway expansion project; Minnesota’s Metropolitan Council asks cities to sign off on preliminary design plans for the Blue Line Extension; the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) plans to complete multiple projects ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics to expand connections throughout northern Utah; and Stantec is selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to lead preliminary and final design for key elements of the $2 billion Newark AirTrain Replacement Program.

RailState: ‘Service Returns Through Jasper’

After the significant disruptions experienced last week, service has started to return to levels seen prior to the shutdown of CN’s main line through Jasper, according to real-time network visibility provider RailState,

Transit Briefs: Amtrak, Chicago RTA, TTC

Amtrak celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Also, Chicago’s Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) reports that systemwide ridership through May is up 14% year-over-year; and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) introduces 305 Dundas all-night streetcar service.

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People News: STV, MBTA, HNTB, UP

Kitts Christov joins STV as Senior President and Midwest District Manager. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) appoints Jeff Cook as permanent Chief Administrative Officer and Alicia Gomes as the inaugural Executive Director of Light Rail; Ryan Davis joins HNTB as Deputy Program Manager; and Union Pacific (UP) appoints Josh Perkes to Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.