The New York Metropolitan Authority’s (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) subway surpasses three billion taps on its contactless payment system. Also, the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) doubles down on its efforts to improve service and enhance the customer experience.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approves fare and toll increases. Also, LA Metro expands cell service availability to the K Line.
Metrolinx next month will add a new GO Transit station in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Also, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is running longer trains in response to increasing ridership; and MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) in December will implement a route swap to improve train service between Manhattan and Queens.
Caltrain’s August ridership sees more than one million passengers. Also, crime falls to historic lows on New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) subway system; and Gov. Gavin Newsom pledges support for a Bay Area transit bailout after a proposed $750 million state loan stalls.
![“Between improved reliability, safety enhancements, and amenities, R211 cars will make a world of difference for G train riders,” MTA NYCT President Demetrius Crichlow said March 4. “The R211 [rapid transit] cars are state of the art and less prone to breakdowns, which means smoother trips and more reliable service for decades to come.” The cars operate with an open gangway; NYCT debuted them on the C line in 2024. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)](https://www.old.railwayage.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nymta2-315x168.png)
The first set of Kawasaki-built open-gangway rapid transit cars is now running on MTA New York City Transit’s (NYCT) crosstown G line. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) is speeding up efforts to replace windows on all Multilevel commuter railcars in revenue service; Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is expanding a pilot program that screens riders for weapons; South Florida’s Tri-Rail commuter rail system may face a $90 million annual deficit; and Fort Worth, Tex., eyes a downtown rail system.
The Transit Tech Lab (TTL) on Feb. 10 announced that the 13 companies selected to participate in last year’s program will continue to work with regional transportation agency partners in larger-scale pilots to “demonstrate how their technology can improve transportation and deliver essential services more effectively.”
Crime is down 34.1% on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) system. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes its 100th Re-NEW-vation project; and Donlands Station becomes the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) 55th accessible subway station.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches subway station manager office hours. Also, TriMet will begin testing its newest trains on the MAX Red Line this month; and Valley Metro’s new fare system launches this summer.
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on May 29 appointed Demetrius Crichlow as Interim President of MTA New York City Transit (NYCT), effective June 14.
Metrolinx awards a second tunneling contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. Also, all 472 MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) subway stations will be upgraded to LED lighting; and San Diego (Calif.) Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) breaks ground on a new transit-oriented development project.
