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There have been 34 billion customer trips on TTC’s streetcar, subway and bus networks since operations began in 1921. (TTC Photograph)

Transit Briefs: TTC, TransLink, ACE

Toronto Transit Commission reaches a new service milestone. Also, Metro Vancouver’s TransLink releases a proposed investment plan for 2025; and ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) in California is releasing a new ticketing program and mobile app for regional/commuter rail riders.

Union Pacific last fall reported utilizing technology and enhancing security to protect its customers’ cargo, its property, and its employees. (UP Photograph)
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Legislation Introduced to Combat Supply Chain, Retail Theft

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. David Joyce (R-Ohio) on April 10 introduced legislation to target the rise in theft, fraud, and other organized crimes against retail stores and various components of the supply chain across America. Supporters include the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Tri-Rail, NYMTA/Metro-North, WMSC/WMATA, LA Metro

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches an initiative to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line against effects of climate change; the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) threatens not to approve the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) plan to expand automation; and new faregates are off to a strong start at LA Metro’s Lake and Firestone stations.

“Safety for 45 years is a monumental success story,” CSX Senior Mechanical Manager Brad Swint said in a special video honoring the achievement at the CSX Sarnia Mechanical Shop in Ontario. “It takes everyone operating under the ONE CSX mindset.” (Screen Grab from CSX Video)

Class I Briefs: CSX, UP

At CSX, the Sarnia Mechanical Shop in Ontario marks a milestone, and the Class I ranks as a top employer by CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine readers. Also, Union Pacific (UP) announces the roll-out date for its commemorative locomotive paying tribute to America’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.