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Busby Naeem FarooqiJune 15, 2012

Vendor Managed Inventory: Benefits of a Transit Supply Chain Network Realized

Working with a partner with similar goals and interests has been a rewarding experience for the eight transit system members of the VMI partnership, with parts price savings averaging around 15% to date. Part 3 of 3 in a series.

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Paratransitby Nicole SchlosserJune 15, 2012

Contractors Helping Operators Manage Tighter Budgets

Using CNG, bus tracking software and customized local solutions, private contractors are stepping up to the challenge of saving even more money for transit operators.

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Railby Alex Roman, Managing EditorJune 15, 2012

U.S. High-Speed Rail: Despite Political Railroading, Supporters Optimistic

Regardless of confusion over what the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program was defined as and political pressure being applied, the Obama Administration’s $10 billion-plus investment in the nation’s rail network has seen some success as many projects, including California’s “true” high-speed rail program, continue moving forward.

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Railby METRO StaffJune 15, 2012

Consultant Project Profile: AECOM

High-speed rail.

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Railby METRO StaffJune 15, 2012

Consultant Project Profile: STV Inc.

WTC Transportation Hub

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Railby METRO StaffJune 15, 2012

Consultant Project Profile: InfraConsult LLC

Public Private Partnership Delivery

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Railby METRO StaffJune 15, 2012

Consultant Project Profile: Parsons Brinckerhoff

SunRail Commuter Rail

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Railby Brittni Rubin, Assistant EditorJune 15, 2012

Performers compete for chance to entertain N.Y. passengers

In May, several hundred musicians auditioned for the MTA's Music Under New York program.

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Railby Nicole SchlosserJune 15, 2012

Copper wire thefts hinder rail services

Metal scavengers have stolen copper wires from SEPTA's tracks. The agency is spending up to $500,000 yearly to repair and replace the damaged equipment.

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Busby Frank Di Giacomo, PublisherMay 21, 2012

Rail projects reveal split in conservative thinking

“…there are some opponents who will never be convinced no matter how much evidence they are given. To those, give them the evidence — but then don’t waste your time any further.”

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