Insight on rail systems, including original research, breaking news on funding, extensions, equipment, as well as local and federal legislation.



November 21, 2008

Tucker named ex. director of NCTD

NCTD’s Interim Executive Director, Ray Patchett, will remain available to board members and employees in order to provide a smooth transition to the new appointee, according to the agency. Tucker will begin his new assignment Jan. 5, 2009.

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November 20, 2008

Parvus wins Kawasaki order

Parvus Corp. a U.S. subsidiary of the Eurotech Group, announced that Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. has ordered 150 DuraMAR 1000 routers for installation on new M-8 passenger rail cars.

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November 19, 2008

METRO Briefs

Canada rail looking to sell videos, music online. Calif. high-speed rail plans uncertain. Paratransit service considered crucial, costly.

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November 19, 2008

Garvey leaves Bombardier board, joins Obama

Garvey’s departure from the board brings the total number of directors to 12, of which seven are independent. Company will begin searching for her replacement.

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November 19, 2008

Santa Barbara to continue Amtrak transfer program

The pass was created for visitors traveling to the Santa Barbara area aboard Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner.

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