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Las Vegas high-speed system rebranded

Las Vegas high-speed system rebranded

Recently, the Los Angeles Metro and DesertXpress signed letters committing to work together to define what would be necessary to deliver high-speed rail service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas through the High Desert Corridor between Victorville and Palmdale to connect with existing rail service.

Canada's Züm unveils 60-ft New Flyer artics

The BRT vehicles feature clean hybrid diesel-electric technology and boast a 10% to 15% fuel reduction compared to conventional diesel vehicles. They are lightweight, quiet and have unique theatre-style seating in the articulated joint, with two rear exit doors.

Iowa opens intermodal facility

The project, which received $8.5 million in 2010 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s TIGER program, created more than 80 jobs during the facility’s construction, according to the Ames Transit Agency.

Calif. volunteer driver program honored

The California Association for Coordinated Transportation presented the Community Connections Volunteer Driver Program with its Outstanding Coordination Effort Award. Program was recognized for its cooperative efforts among four agencies.

NTSB opens docket on Va. crash

On May 31, 2011, the motorcoach, operated by Sky Express Inc., was traveling northbound on I-95 in the vicinity of milepost 103 in Caroline County, Va., when it departed the right side of the highway and rolled over.

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