MCI delivers J4500s to Wisconsin
MCI built the special-edition models to commemorate its 75th anniversary.
MCI built the special-edition models to commemorate its 75th anniversary.
This is the second year that MV has won the award.
If a Goldsboro to Greensboro commuter plan were implemented on the NCRR corridor, trains would make 29 stops in seven counties with a total population of more than 2 million, with 18 colleges and universities within two miles of the rail lines.
Warren George, international president, Amalgamated Transit Union, and Bruce Hamilton, deputy executive director of The Sierra Club were also featured speakers at the general session held Tuesday.
The new bus models will feature cleaner, greener diesel engine technology with the MaxxForce 13 engine that will comply with 2010 emissions regulations without the need to add urea.
The new vehicle, designed for bus rapid transit services, features sleek styling, wide doors, low floors, a wheelchair ramp, and seating for 57 and two wheelchairs.
The new ECO4 products include a driver assistance system, a simulation tool and a regenerative braking system for light rail vehicles.
The RTV is the first hybrid articulated vehicle in the U.S. The Hybrid Drive System, which was developed in conjunction with ISE Corp. and Siemens Energy and Automation, is based on the Cummins ISL engine.
Company is also investing significantly in a new, purpose-built parts operation based in Las Vegas, which is expected to open in the next few weeks and will be the hub of its aftermarket operations for North America.
Company also wins award for Webinar series.
Denver's Regional Transportation District named "Outstanding" transit system in its category, while Greater Cleveland RTA's Calabrese takes top transportation manager award.
Company also appoints Jim Tooley as plant manger of Plattsburgh, New York plant.
In 2010 Cummins will offer its midrange diesel engines with the same base architecture as its current line, with the addition of the Cummins Aftertreatment System to meet the upcoming emissions standards.
During the award presentation, staff members were given a special plaque recognizing their agency "for creating an environment that encourages a fully engaged and highly skilled workforce."
At the APTA Expo opening session, topics covered included the nationwide ridership increase, the impact of the economic downturn on transit and the Reauthorization bill. Michael Townes, the current chair, introduced the new chair, Dr. Beverly A. Scott.
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