RAIL TRANSIT

The Rail Transit Channel offers insight on rail systems, including original research, breaking news on funding, extensions, equipment, as well as local and federal legislation. Learn how improvements in fare collection systems, automated voice annunciation systems, railcar tracking and SmartCard technology can be used in rail transit systems to increase cash revenue, improve schedule adherence and facilitate regional integration. Industry experts review equipment and technological innovations being developed and implemented in the passenger rail industry to increase operational efficiencies, realize cost savings and enhance customer comfort and safety.

May 16, 2012

Questions raised about Calif. HSR on-time completion

At a cost of $6 billion for building the first 130-mile segment through the Central Valley by the...

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May 16, 2012

L.B. Foster to sell railway securement business

Acquired the shipping systems division as part of its acquisition of Portec Rail Products Inc. in...

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May 16, 2012

Bombardier supplied Atlanta airport APM expands

System at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport first opened in September 1980. Since opening, the system has...

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May 16, 2012

Sound Transit completes $1.9B Seattle rail tunnel link

There are now twin tunnels running 3.1 miles between downtown Seattle and the University of Washington....

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A-Train Breaks the Mold

The agency goes from inception to launching the 21-mile commuter rail system in approximately nine years. The project was built without the use of any federal funds.

Vehicle Lifts Becoming More Affordable, Portable and Sustainable

Mobile column lifts have increased steadily in popularity, with many manufacturers and industry veterans foreseeing improvements in the models’ efficiency and effectiveness.

Streetcar Projects Continue Breaking Ground Despite Uncertain Federal Future

Federal officials look at new rules to make streetcars more eligible — but overall funding may be cut in budget battles.

Tech improves efficiency, reduce costs for mobile surveillance

As technology continues to improve, so does mobile surveillance operability. Learn how developments on the horizon in camera use, DVRs, Wi-Fi and information systems will help fleets — both large and small — increase efficiency.

PRODUCTS

Wheelchair Lift

The Mirage wheelchair lift has a low profile, cassette-type design, offering reliable operation with minimal intrusion in the luggage bay. The BayLift allows mid-ship or rear coach installation for layout flexibility. Both models feature a patented threshold warning system and are FMVSS compliant.

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Two-camera observation monitor

The Voyager AOM562A, a 5.6-inch, heavy-duty color LCD two-camera observation monitor, aids drivers in backing up, changing lanes, merging into traffic and making wide right turns. Strategically sized to fit in vehicles that have limited dash room, it includes and unobtrusive LCD screen. With two camera inputs and a built-in speaker, the monitor can be paired with any combination of two Voyager rear- or side-vision observation cameras. Features easy-to-use front controls and injection-molded plastic housing for durability and weather resistance.

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DEPARTMENTS

MBTA converts station, tunnel into training facility

Using grant money from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), MBTA will convert the Oak Street railway into a “mock” train station to carry out drills, which will also be accessible to emergency responders from all surrounding cities and towns.

Public transportation’s green benefits get lost in D.C. debate

Opponents ignore all the evidence that shows that public transportation is one investment that contributes to sustainable economic growth, that you really can have green investments.

Dallas’ DART stepping up rail security in wake of shooting

Redeployed its 140 police and fare enforcement officers so it has a uniformed presence on every train.

San Diego graffiti program tags offenders

The privately-owned Web-based Graffiti Tracker program uses a database that tracks, measures and links graffiti incidents throughout the region.