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PEOPLE & PLACES
L.A. Metro
RAPID EN-ROUTE chargers keep the G Line charged for
all-day operation.
L.A. Metro's G Line now fully electric
▶ The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority's (L.A. Metro) G (Orange) Line has completely
transitioned to an all-electric bus fleet, offering customers a
non-polluting, quiet and ultra-smooth riding experience. L.A.
Metro has phased out its legacy 60-foot articulated compressed
natural gas (CNG) buses on the G Line - the type
that has run on the dedicated bus rapid transit line since it
opened in October 2005 - and replaced them with 40 new,
60-foot articulated zero-emissions buses manufactured by
New Flyer. The buses feature zero tailpipe emissions and
employ advanced electric technologies such as high-energy
batteries and traction propulsion system. Rapid en-route
chargers installed at North Hollywood, Canoga and Chatsworth
Stations give the buses an all-day operating capability
along the 18-mile corridor. L.A. Metro says buses have about
a 150-mile range on a single charge without rapid charging.
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Substantial completion reached on
Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2
▶ The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
says the Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 extension project has
reached substantial completion. The construction milestone
is required before operational readiness testing can be completed
and the project turned over to Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority. Phase 1 of the Silver Line opened
in 2014, extending Metrorail service from East Falls Church to
the eastern edge of Reston. Phase 2 added 11.5 miles of track
from the Wiehle-Reston East Station to its Loudoun County
terminus with six stations along the route. MWAA, which
managed the construction of the extension, explains the Silver
Line's goal is to help ease traffic congestion by providing
alternative routes and easier commuting times, access to
regional entertainment, shopping and Dulles Airport.
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Brightline unveils Brightline+
▶ Brightline's return to service in November also brought a
new convenience feature with Brightline+, a fully integrated,
door-to-door booking service. The fully electric mobility
fleet is Brightline's investment to provide travelers in South
Florida a door-to-door solution to travel by train, powered by
Brightline's new app and supported by the fleet. The service
will enable customers to book seamless transportation
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