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July 14, 2026 | North America

US transit: a case of Long Covid

Ridership on rail transit services in cities across the United States has largely failed to return to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, leading to a funding shortfall for operations and a fiscal crisis for some transit authorities, as David Peter Alan explains.

May 26, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New York seeks new commuter fleet

MTA issues RFP to replace Metro-North fleet on the Hudson and Harlem lines.

March 23, 2026 | Fleet

New York tenders largest-ever Subway fleet contract

Contract with base order for 1140 cars includes option to purchase up to 1250 more.

July 1, 2025 | Fleet

US commuter operator orders battery locomotives

Siemens will supply New York’s MTA with 13 battery-electric locomotives.

June 26, 2025 | Commuter Rail

New York orders commuter EMUs

Alstom to start deliveries of 316 M-9A cars to MTA in 2029.

April 28, 2025 | North America

US federal government to lead Penn Station reconstruction

USDOT has rescinded MTA’s leadership of the proposed $US 7bn redevelopment of Penn station.

December 18, 2024 | Fleet

New York MTA exercises option with Kawasaki for 435 metro cars

This final option with Kawasaki for more metro cars is worth $US 1.27bn.

March 25, 2024 | Commuter Rail

Metro-North pilots automated rolling stock inspection

The US commuter line operator will use a $US 2m grant to test computer-based inspection.

July 13, 2023 | Metros

MTA kicks off Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project

Bidding is set to commence for a preliminary construction contract for the 2.4km Subway extension in New York City.

March 7, 2023 | Signalling

MTA awards Crosstown Line CBTC contract to Thales and TCE

Contract has a value of $US 368m.

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