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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

MARTA names top 2 CEO/GM candidates

The candidates are Stephen G. Bland, CEO of the Allegheny County Port Authority in Pittsburgh and Keith T. Parker, president/CEO for VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio, Texas.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

Top 10 iconic rail journeys

Glacier Express, which runs through the Swiss Alps, tops the list.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

Power problems impact D.C. Metro line

Over the course of about two hours, thousands of commuters became stranded on platforms and on the rails, and dozens of riders had to be off-loaded from a train.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

Metrolink appoints DePallo CEO

Michael P. DePallo currently serves as Director and GM for the Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation, a heavy rail subsidiary of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that transports over 250,000 passenger trips a day between Manhattan and neighboring New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

ABC delivers 6 Van Hools to Mass. operator

The new coaches are all equipped with Detroit DD13 engines and Allison B500G4 transmissions and have thee-point seat belts. King Ward Coach Lines also specified Van Hool’s unique rear passenger window, Wi-Fi, 110-volt electrical outlets, REI’s elite six-monitor entertainment system and enclosed parcel racks.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

Volvo begins I-Shift transmission assembly

A 12-speed, two-pedal, lightweight automated manual transmission, it delivers an exceptional level of productivity by simultaneously maximizing comfort, safety and fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

N.Y. MTA updates website

The biggest change to the website is the expanded TripPlanner utility. Without even leaving the homepage, MTA customers now can get access to features that have proven popular but have not been accessible from the homepage.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Public transportation ridership up in 2nd quarter

All major modes of public transportation increased. Light rail and heavy rail saw the largest hike, with increases of 4.3% and 2.5% respectively.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

Alstom presents rail vision at Innotrans 2012

Throughout the week, Alstom will be presenting its latest urban, sub-urban, regional, main line and freight trains, including solutions and services, through an impressive model which will be displayed at Alstom Booth #101, Hall 3.2.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2012

20 most expensive public transit systems

The costliest bus ride ($5.12) was found in Oslo, Norway, while the most expensive train trip ($85.98) was in New York City, according to a UBS report.

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