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VIA Rail Canada released this rendering of the locomotives and cars that will be acquired to replace the current “pan-Canadian” fleet that runs outside the Québec City–Windsor corridor. (Rendering Courtesy of VIA Rail)

Transit Briefs: VIA Rail Canada, ADOT, SEPTA, San Diego MTS

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) launches Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its Long-Distance, Regional and Remote fleet. Also, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advances its study on Phoenix-to-Tucson passenger rail service; Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports system-wide ridership for November; and San Diego (Calif.) Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) teams with a research firm to develop an equity statement and policy.

Pictured (left to right): Brad Thomas and David Scorey, Keolis North America; Jess Carneiro, Bohr Electronics; and Scott Sauer, SEPTA. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: Keolis North America, Bohr Electronics, SEPTA, IANA

Brad Thomas is succeeding David Scorey as President and CEO of Keolis North America. Also, Bohr Electronics taps Jess Carneiro as Outside Sales Manager; Scott Sauer takes on the Interim General Manager role at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); and Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) elects its 2025 Board of Directors.

Pictured: SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. (left) with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, during the Nov. 22 announcement that Shapiro would direct PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to begin the process of flexing $153 million of federal highway capital funds to SEPTA. (SEPTA Photograph)

SEPTA Postpones Second of Two Fare Increases

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Nov. 22 reported that it will “postpone” the proposed 21.5% fare hike across all modes that would have taken effect Jan. 1, 2025, following Pennsylvania Gov. Josh

The SEPTA Board on Nov. 22 approved the first of two proposed fare increases, as the transit agency faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with the exhaustion of federal COVID relief funds. (SEPTA Photograph)

SEPTA Board Approves 7.5% Fare Hike

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will increase subway, trolley and bus fares by 7.5% starting Dec. 1. The move, proposed in September, was approved by the Board on Nov. 21, SEPTA reported.

(SEPTA Photograph)

SEPTA/TWU Contract Talks Continue (UPDATED 11/8)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) largest union—Transportation Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 representing more than 5,300 workers—on Oct. 27 voted to authorize a strike, according to local media reports. While the union contract

Leslie S. Richards, Outgoing General Manager and CEO of SEPTA. (SEPTA Photograph)

SEPTA GM/CEO Stepping Down

Leslie S. Richards on Nov. 29 will step down as General Manager and CEO of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Her contract was to expire in 2027. Richards made the announcement Oct.

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, NYMTA, TTC

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.

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Alstom to Open New Philadelphia Project Office

Alstom on Sept. 30 announced that it is opening a new project office in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City. The company has a long history in Pennsylvania and is currently manufacturing the traction system for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) next generation of light rail cars in West Mifflin.

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