Media Kit » Try RailPrime™ Today! »
Progressive Railroading
Newsletter Sign Up
Stay updated on news, articles and information for the rail industry



This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.




railPrime
View Current Digital Issue »



Rail News Home Rail Industry Trends

9/8/2006



Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

San Diego transit district posts record ridership in August


advertisement


In August, North County Transit District’s (NCTD) COASTER service carried 161,067 passengers — an 8 percent increase compared with August 2005 and the highest-ever monthly ridership in the San Diego commuter railroad’s 11-year history.

In addition, NCTD carried an average of 6,500 passengers each weekday, another record for the agency.

Also during August, COASTER posted on-time performance of 92.6 percent, the district’s best mark since June 2005.