A fully implemented Transmission Based Train Control system would have prevented this accident by applying the train’s brakes and stopping the train before the train passed the red stop signal, according to the NTSB report.
The mid-life refurbishing program included 3.7 million items replaced on the fleet, which represents about 35,000 components per train.
The Orange Line will also expand TriMet’s extensive network of security and operational cameras by more than 230 fixed-location cameras and about 180 cameras on the new Type 5 trains.
The escalating costs for the 16-mile line from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie provoked Gov. Mark Dayton to express “serious questions about its viability and affordability,” while Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck did not rule out the possibility that the project could be scuttled.
Company is one of only two business members within APTA to reach the Gold Level for sustainability through the dedicated efforts of its employees who make it their mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its business and operate in a manner that ensures future sustainability for the community.
The acquisition complements Seon’s existing portfolio of video and fleet management products and will solidify its’ position in the school bus routing market. Seon will continue to develop, support, and grow US Computing’s Web-based routing solutions under the vMax Compass brand and nurture existing customer relationships.
The project will help transform Finch Avenue West into a vibrant community, accessible to motorists, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians. The LRT service will also move more people, faster through the busy Finch West corridor than the existing bus service.
The agency's lawyer sent a letter to Judge John Koeltl on Friday. The judge had ordered the MTA to accept a pro-Israel advocacy group's political advertisement because it is protected speech. The MTA’s lawyer said the agency has long considered revising its advertising policy and that the vote was not a hasty reaction to the judge’s ruling.
The FTA examined various aspects to MTS including documented policies and procedures, effective implementation of grant funds, sufficient resources to implement programs, understanding of FTA requirements and ability to conduct effective oversight.
The newly redesigned Q’POD by 4ONE has an automotive-quality height-adjustable shoulder belt. The new seatbelt’s sliding mechanisms operate just like those in most cars and gives the wheelchair occupant three inches of up/down movement, which provides greater comfort for varying passenger heights and wheelchair styles.
Queen City Transportation's new owner Aaron Haid, a marketing professional from Cincinnati, has reportedly revamped the business with upgraded equipment and new marketing solutions while keeping the majority of the staff already employed by Klug Bus Service in place.
Regina Hopper most recently served as president/CEO of America's Natural Gas Alliance where she built operations from the ground up in Washington, D.C. and in 22 states.
Looking to the Royal Canadian Bank instead of the ailing state Transportation Trust Fund for a $300 million loan to bridge the gap between paying for work covered by a federal grant and actually receiving the money.
Will showcase an integrated tramway solution and the extension of electrical power supply for trams as well as for other modes of transport.
The LBT Board approved up to $11,069,319, which also includes training and required equipment in support of the purchase.
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