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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2001

Fuel cell partnership receives government funding

The ThunderPower fuel cell bus partnership received $740,000 in government funding to develop and demonstrate a transit bus powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and a hybrid-electric drive system.

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Managementby StaffMay 1, 2001

New FTA, FRA administrators tabbed

It was announced that President Bush will nominate Jenna Dorn as FTA Administrator and Allan Rutter as FRA administrator.

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Railby StaffMay 1, 2001

Acela exceeding expectations

Since its inaugural run on Dec. 11, 2000, performance and revenue numbers of Amtrak’s Acela Express have consistently improved, exceeding original expectations.

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Railby StaffMay 1, 2001

Seoul subway shows film highlights

A train dedicated to the cinema was designed for use in Seoul, South Korea, to make traveling on the system more pleasurable.

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Railby StaffMay 1, 2001

Hong Kong firm bids on British rail project

A Chinese newspaper is reporting that the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway Corp. will bid on the right to expand and operate Britain’s Manchester Metrolink light-rail system.

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Railby StaffMay 1, 2001

British rail feeling the pinch

The largest rail operator in the United Kingdom announced plans to cut costs by consolidating the management of three of its franchises, prompting complaints from the rail management union and passenger representatives.

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Managementby Cliff Henke, former associate publisher/editor of <i>METRO</i>May 1, 2001

ISO 9001 gets second thoughts: comments from the trenches

There is a growing body of evidence that these standards, to put it diplomatically, have not fulfilled their promise.

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Managementby Lenny Levine, Executive Editor EmeritusMay 1, 2001

The ugly, the bad and the good in public transportation

This is about the good, the bad and the ugly in public transportation, in reverse order so we can end on a high note.

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Managementby Cliff Henke, former associate publisher/editor of <i>METRO</i>May 1, 2001

Expect 42-volt systems to produce advantages and challenges

Already being developed for cars and light trucks, 42-volt electrical systems will soon come to heavier vehicles, automotive experts say.

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Railby Janna Starcic, Assistant EditorMay 1, 2001

METRO's Top 50 Rail Survey Puts Project Costs at $52 Billion

Our seventh annual rail survey indicates growing interest in and funding of large-scale passenger rail projects in North America.

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