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Former New York MTA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for subways Mandeep Lali (center) at a June 5 news conference on his appointment as TTC CEO. (Photograph courtesy of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, via social media)

Mandeep Lali Tabbed as TTC CEO

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on June 5 reported the appointment of Mandeep Lali as CEO, effective July 7. He will come to Canada by way of senior leadership roles in the

Gregory Holtman, Training Coordinator, TTC (ENSCO Photograph)
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Holtman Tapped as TTC Training Coordinator

ENSCO, Inc., has hired Gregory Holtman as Training Coordinator for the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colo. With more than 15 years of rail operations, safety, and technical training

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.

(TTC Operated by ENSCO Photograph)

Grade Crossing Collision Testing at the TTC

TTC OPERATED BY ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Every day, trains collide with people or vehicles an average of eight times across the U.S. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), incidents at

Ahead of Purple Line service launching in 2027, dynamic testing of the CAF-built light rail vehicles is under way. (Photograph Courtesy of MDOT MTA)

Transit Briefs: MDOT MTA, TTC, Caltrain

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) kicks off Purple Line LRV testing. Also, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) awards the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvement project; and Caltrain earns a sustainability award.

Pictured: TTC’s Harvey Shop Building, part of the Hillcrest Complex in Toronto. The complex will be expanded to house about 25 more Alstom LRVs, part of a new 60-car order. (TTC Photograph)

Transit Briefs: TTC, Metra, Amtrak

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) begins expanding its Hillcrest Complex to house new Alstom-built streetcars. Also, Chicago’s Metra considers renaming its regional/commuter rail lines; and Amtrak updates its mobile app for riders.

ATP has released a request for information for industry feedback on the draft solicitation and contract seeking final design and construction services related to the Austin Light Rail project’s transitway, tracks, systems, stations, bridges, traffic signals, utilities, drainage structures and streetscape. (ATP Rendering)

Transit Briefs: ATP, MDOT, TTC, Tri-Rail

Austin (Tex.) Transit Partnership (ATP) initiates procurement of the final design and construction contract for Austin’s first light rail system. Also, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) launches a grant program to support transit-oriented development (TOD) projects; Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) pilots automatic camera enforcement technology to boost streetcar rider safety; and South Florida’s Tri-Rail surpasses 4 million rides in 2024.

TTC Sets 2025 Ops, Capex Budgets

The Toronto Transit Commission has set a 2025 operating budget of C$2.8 billion and a capital program of C$16.4 billion. TTC touted the program as freezing fares for the second straight year,

Transit Briefs: Amtrak, TTC, TriMet

Amtrak completes upgrades at the G.K. Butterfield Station in Wilson, N.C. Also, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) deploys Fare Inspectors in plain clothes as part of evasion crackdown; and TriMet introduces a new way for riders to connect with customer service staff.

“Better public transit means Torontonians can spend less time commuting and more time with family, staying connected to work, school, and traveling safely,” reported Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, via X on Nov. 29. “That’s why we’re investing in new subway cars for the TTC—to make life in Toronto easier, faster, and more affordable.” (Photograph Courtesy of Chrystia Freeland)

Ontario-Toronto ‘Deal’ to Support Rail Transit

The government of Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 27 reported that it will provide the city of Toronto up to C$1.2 billion in provincial operating support over three years (2024-26) and up to C$7.6 billion in “significant capital relief” over ten years (2024-35) as part of a proposed “new deal.” Among the beneficiaries are Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Finch West LRT, Scarborough Subway Extension, and Yonge North Subway Extension projects.

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