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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2005

Amtrak's shortcomings accentuated in 'End of the Line'

New book by former Amtrak employee Joe Vranich makes the case for reforming national railroad.

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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2005

TTC offers unclaimed items on eBay

44,000 items are left on trains, buses and in stations each year, says Toronto agency.

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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2005

Opus tabbed as key to Austin plans

The acquisition of 30 Optima buses goes towards agency's 'All Systems Go' plans.

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Management•by Staff•April 1, 2005

Translink's new security approach includes armed officers

The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority has revamped its effortst to fighting crime in its transit system.

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Management•by Aaron Glazer•March 1, 2005

BART Police add BlackBerrys to arsenal

Police officers for Bay Area Rapid Transit in the San Francisco area are beginning to carry BlackBerry 7520s for quick access to critical information.

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Management•by Lane Roberts•March 1, 2005

Transit Fabrics: Limited Only By Your Imagination

Treatments, maintenance, lifecycle and appearance options for vehicle fabric and upholstery are all customizable. How to choose among the wide range of suppliers and product types.

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Management•by Leslie Davis•March 1, 2005

Healthcare Squeeze Is Key Transit Labor Concern

Negotiations between unions and transit agencies aren't what they used to be. Instead of demanding higher wages, most employees are bargaining to keep their first-rate healthcare benefits intact, without having to assume more of the mounting costs.

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Management•by Jon LeSage•March 1, 2005

Wi-Fi Blazing Trail for Onboard Convenience

Wi-Fi, or wireless Internet access, is still in its early stages but is expected to grow substantially in North American and European rail systems in the near future. Trial runs are being completed with high satisfaction ratings from passengers and rail operators. Other onboard technologies are coming online.

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Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•March 1, 2005

Crash sparks push-pull controversy

Rail operators take a closer look at safety concerns with push-pull trains after January's commuter crash in Glendale, Calif.

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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2005

Partnership donates buses for tsunami relief

A British bus industry-led project will provide more than 100 vehicles to communities affected by the December tsunami.

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