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Rail•by Steve Hirano, editor•March 1, 2002

Commuter Rail ‘Fever’ Hits U.S. Transit Agencies

More than a dozen proposed commuter rail projects are awaiting federal funding as agencies identify corridors that could help to relieve traffic congestion and reduce pollution with a relatively small capital investment.

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Management•by Leslie Davis, managing editor•March 1, 2002

Transit Agencies in Demand at Local Universities

Tapping into the student market has been a ridership generator for transit agencies and a good congestion solution for universities.

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Rail•by Steve Hirano, editor•March 1, 2002

Driverless pod vehicles debut in Welsh capital

A computer-controlled, driverless vehicle that blends science fiction and fact has begun a one-year demonstration project in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.

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Management•by Steve Hirano, editor•March 1, 2002

Riding the lines provides more than transportation

There is a way to get a first-hand look at your service that will provide a treasury of information that can’t be unearthed by any survey. Try it yourself.

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Rail•by Staff•March 1, 2002

Train fires in Egypt, India kill hundreds

A total of nearly 430 people died.

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Rail•by Staff•March 1, 2002

Britain moves closer to rail privatization

A $20 billion proposal to modernize the London Underground through a public-private partnership (PPP) has been given the green light by the Board of London Transport, the body that oversees the subway.

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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2002

John Walsh joins METRO’s Editorial Advisory Board

NYCT officer offers his maintenance expertise.

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Management•by Staff•March 1, 2002

LACMTA ‘toys’ with offering electric scooters, bicycles

As part of a new program to decrease transit lot maintenance costs and lot crowding, the MTA will offer 20 to 25 new electric vehicles to transit riders for a discounted rate per month.

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Rail•by Staff•March 1, 2002

BART training becomes virtual-reality

A rail simulator will help better train operators.

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