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MBTA to spend $115M on new locomotives

Acquisition is a critical element in improving commuter rail performance and customer service. Fuel savings is one of several significant cost benefits the MBTA will realize with the addition of these new technology locomotives.

$105M Kansas rail project wins award

Wichita’s Central Rail Corridor, a joint effort of entities including the City of Wichita and the Kansas Department of Transportation, was recognized at the America’s Transportation Awards national competition.

NJ Transit to test ‘Quiet Commute’ cars

Will begin a 90-day pilot program on Sept. 7 in response to customer requests. Pilot will run weekdays on the first and last cars of Northeast Corridor express trains, selected for the trains’ relatively long trip times and consistently high ridership.

NTSB to meet on 2009 D.C. Metro train collision

Analysis of the collision that occurred between two Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority trains on the Red Line on June 22, 2009, along with conclusions and a determination of probable cause, will be presented at the July 27 board meeting.

TriMet taking measures to enhance safety

After a top-to-bottom safety review that began shortly after a fatal bus accident last April, the agency will recruit a Director of Safety and Security, require all personal electronic devices be turned off while operating a bus or train and form a Safety and Service Excellence Task Force.

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