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Chicago’s Metra has selected STV to support its procurement of eight two-car, battery-electric trainsets from Stadler. (Stadler Rendering, Courtesy of STV)

Transit Briefs: Metra, LACMTA, VIA Rail

Chicago’s Metra selects STV to support its procurement of new battery-electric, single-level trainsets. Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) expands its TAP-to-Exit program; and VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) boosts ticket sales with a new partnership program.