Articles

Rail•by Bruce Ross•May 18, 2011

Utah Rail Plan Key to Greener, More Sustainable Communities

As one component of a comprehensive plan to improve mobility and air quality and decrease traffic throughout the Wasatch Front, the commuter rail line and four light rail lines in the Frontlines Program will add 70 miles to the Utah Transportation Authority's existing 64-mile rail network.

Bus•by Adrian Jennings•May 18, 2011

Improving Bus Service Cost and Efficiency Using Indoor Location Systems

The new efficiencies in service that automatic vehicle location brings are being extended into transit yard operations using systems that can provide very accurate vehicle location through covered parking garages and maintenance facilities.

Motorcoach•by Nicole Schlosser•May 18, 2011

Using Driver Training Simulators to Enhance Coach Safety

Equipment provides a safe environment for drivers to learn good driving habits and correct unsafe ones. Use of simulators is also expected to save operators on fuel and training costs.

Rail•Cover Story•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•May 18, 2011

Chicago Railcar Testing Reaches the Home Stretch

The Chicago Transit Authority has been in-service testing 10 5000-Series railcar prototypes, manufactured by Bombardier Transportation, for the past year. Final designs of the new railcars will feature onboard video surveillance, aisle-facing seating and AC propulsion.

Rail•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•May 18, 2011

Rail projects top $83 billion in U.S., Canada

Despite the quick decline of high-speed rail projects and a $4 billion dip compared to 2010, this year's Top Rail Projects survey features four new projects, including Honolulu's $5.3 billion light rail project. The Toronto Transit Commission again tops this year's list, with Canadian projects, overall, putting together a strong showing.