Trinity Metro

Transit Briefs: TEXRail, TriMet, NJ Transit, MTI, Amtrak

Trinity Metro TEXRail surpasses record ridership in December 2024. Also, TriMet and law enforcement partners welcome changes to make transit a drug-free zone; NJ Transit launches an anti-human-trafficking awareness campaign; the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) releases a study that identifies the indirect benefits of a transit apprenticeship; and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awards a $21 million Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) grant to Amtrak for Gulf Coast passenger rail.

(Photograph Courtesy of Stadler)
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Stadler US to Operate as Independent Division

Bussnang, Switzerland-based Stadler on Dec. 3 reported that its passenger railcar manufacturing location in Salt Lake City, Utah, will separate from the Swiss division as of Jan. 1, 2025. To “further strengthen

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People News: Trinity Metro, NRLC

Trinity Metro names Annette Landeros Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Also, the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) appoints Jeffrey F. Rodgers as Chairman.

Trinity Metro plans to spend $1.1 million in FY 2025 on improvements to Trinity Railway Express’ Centreport station, near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It recently opened the Trinity Lakes Station in east Fort Worth (pictured). (Trinity Metro Photograph)

Transit Briefs: Trinity Metro, TWC, NJT, MARTA

Trinity Metro Board approves a $163.7 million operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Also, the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) launches an interactive apprenticeship map; New Jersey Transit (NJT) and the U.S. Army Reserve join forces to create employment opportunities for soldiers and their family members; and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) teams with the Atlanta United professional soccer club on a custom retail collection.

Transit Briefs: DART, SBCTA

Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Orange Line celebrates a decade of providing service to DFW Airport. Also, state and federal leaders join the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Stadler and Metrolink to celebrate the technology behind the Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU).

Pictured, Left to Right: Richard Andreski and Sally Librera, Commuter Rail Coalition (Photographs Courtesy of CRC), and Patrick Preusser, Utah Transit Authority (UTA Photograph).

People News: CRC, UTA, MBTA

Richard Andreski and Sally Librera join the Commuter Rail Coalition (CRC) Board. Also, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) appoints Patrick Preusser as Chief Operating Officer; and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Desiree Patrice earns COMTO-Boston 2024 Women Making Transportation History Award.

RA Young Professionals: Fast Tracking Your Career
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‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for May 9

Railway Age’s second-annual Young Professionals conference—the rail industry’s only free event tailored to helping “fast trackers” in the freight, passenger and supply sectors advance their careers—will be held virtually on May 9

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