Caltrain to launch mobile ticketing
Caltrain (CA) will launch a mobile ticketing application on February 10.
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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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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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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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NJ Transit seeks extension for PTC deadline
NJ TRANSIT will not meet the December 31, 2018, deadline to install positive train control and will seek an extension of up to two...
Metro-North brings free online literature to commuters
MTA Metro-North Railroad announced Grand Central Reads, a program that allows customers to download free book excerpts.
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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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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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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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