The transport and logistics branch of French Railways has confirmed a contract with Bombardier Transportation to supply 80 interoperable diesel electric TRAXX F140 DE locomotives.
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Multi-functional process will use sensors, including a camera that will photograph every inch of the New Haven catenary system and transfer those images to a computer that will determine the height, stagger (horizontal deviation of the wire from centerline of the track below it) and contact wear on the underside of the catenary wires to determine any present or potential problems.
Areas examined by the auditors included Metro’s General Mobility Program, which provides approximately $100 million annually to the region for new roads and infrastructure.
Board approved funding for solar tracking skylights and new energy efficient lighting at several bus garages, rail stations and facilities. Projects are expected to provide energy savings amounting to approximately $700,000 annually.
The two presentations will be held in San Francisco’s Chinatown area and represent a comprehensive outreach effort to that community.
Nearly 90 percent of people residing in cities along the Gold Line Foothill Extension corridor would take the light rail line if it was extended to LA/Ontario International Airport.
A new feature on the home page is a rotating headline and eye-catching graphic at the center of the page that highlights important topics of the day. Rail system information also has been enhanced to provide more immediate rider information and more interactivity.
Report calculates monthly savings for public transit users at $701 per month based on today’s gas price of $1.803 as reported by AAA.
The 22 buses now operating have been phased into service since mid-October and the rest will arrive by summer 2009.
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Both agencies have also coordinated their schedules and ticketing options to make it easier for customers.
MV will begin providing services for both contracts beginning Jan. 1, 2009.
Company will continue to operate and maintain the automated people mover system at San Francisco International Airport.
RoadRunner system will enable transit officials to monitor video both inside and outside paratransit and fixed-route buses and view the speeds and routes of vehicles on an interactive map.
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