MTA works with Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings
The MTA is working with mobile application Waze to improve safety at railroad crossings of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.
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LIRR plans upgrades to station countdown clocks
LIRR has installed countdown clocks in its stations and is in the process of deploying GPS across its fleet.
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UK researchers know the best spot to wait for train
UK researchers have developed a system that gives individuals precise information on the best place to stand on the platform before their train arrives.
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BART and Caltrain to install WiFi
Both BART and Caltrain are working to install WiFi in their respective rail systems, but the process will take years.
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Caltrain to launch mobile ticketing
Caltrain (CA) will launch a mobile ticketing application on February 10.
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SEPTA updates mobile app
SEPTA launched an updated version of its official mobile application that includes real-time updates for Regional Rail.
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Nashville Mayor Reveals Bold, Multibillion Dollar Transit Plan
Earlier this week, roughly one year before her city hosts the 2018 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo, Mayor Megan Barry of Nashville, Tennessee...
TfL tests system to display crowding info
Transport for London (UK) is testing software to share information with passengers about Overground train crowding in real time.
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MTA tests contactless payment
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) is testing a contactless payment option for commuter rail riders who are transferring to the subway.
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