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Episode 11619th January 2026 • Transit Unplugged Weekly News Minute with Julie Gates • Julie Gates
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😂 BART is teaming up with SF Sketchfest to bring live comedy performances onboard trains. Yes — stand-up on public transport 🎧👏

🚍 For #MLKDay , many systems will run holiday schedules, with Los Angeles Metro and Houston Metro offering free rides to parades and events. Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

🚇 Chicago Transit Authority is piloting activated carbon filters on railcars to reduce smoke and improve onboard air quality.

🚆 In Canada, the first new Northlander trainset has arrived — bringing passenger rail back between Timmins and Toronto later this year.

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