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      • “Caltrain is running its service on 100% renewable energy and is returning nearly a quarter of that energy to the grid,” said Michelle Bouchard, Caltrain Executive Director, on Jan. 23. “The new electric fleet is delivering on its promise of state-of-the-art service, living up to our mission of providing sustainable transportation that enhances quality of life for everyone.” (Caltrain Photograph) Transit Briefs: Caltrain, MTA Metro-North, Denver RTD, Sound Transit, SEPTA
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      • Independent Analysis Highlights Economic Impacts of NYMTA’s Proposed Capital Plan
      • MBTA Approves $54MM Plan to Introduce BEMUs on Fairmount Commuter Rail Line (UPDATED, 1/24)
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      • “Caltrain is running its service on 100% renewable energy and is returning nearly a quarter of that energy to the grid,” said Michelle Bouchard, Caltrain Executive Director, on Jan. 23. “The new electric fleet is delivering on its promise of state-of-the-art service, living up to our mission of providing sustainable transportation that enhances quality of life for everyone.” (Caltrain Photograph) Transit Briefs: Caltrain, MTA Metro-North, Denver RTD, Sound Transit, SEPTA
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      • For House Rail Subcommittee, An Earful on Rail
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      • Fourth of a Series: New Through Tracks Proposed for L.A. Union Station
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      • “Caltrain is running its service on 100% renewable energy and is returning nearly a quarter of that energy to the grid,” said Michelle Bouchard, Caltrain Executive Director, on Jan. 23. “The new electric fleet is delivering on its promise of state-of-the-art service, living up to our mission of providing sustainable transportation that enhances quality of life for everyone.” (Caltrain Photograph) Transit Briefs: Caltrain, MTA Metro-North, Denver RTD, Sound Transit, SEPTA
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      • LNG By Rail Rule Vacated (Updated With RSI, ASLRRA Responses)
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  • October 28, 2024
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Cost and Benefit Risk Framework for Modern Railway Electrification Options

Written by Jim Blaze and Michael Iden, Contributing Editors
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