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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 StaffOctober 22, 2010

Bombardier wins $185M Israeli order

The vehicles will be manufactured at Bombardier Transportation's Görlitz facility in Germany and in Israel.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2010

Houston Metro puts 121 rail expansion contracts on hold

Board Chairman Gilbert Garcia emphasized that Metro expects the $900 million grant to be restored. First, however, the agency must cancel the $331 million railcar contract with CAF USA.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Nominate Innovative Motorcoach Operators Now!

METRO Magazine wants to hear from you. Drop us a line now at info@metro-magazine.com to be included in our annual Innovative Motorcoach Operators feature in the January 2011 issue.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Federal partnership to support more sustainable communities

Over the past year, HUD, DOT and EPA have worked together to promote better outcomes for communities and more effective federal investments through better targeted federal resources, removal of existing federal regulatory and policy barriers to smart and sustainable development, as well as aligned agency priorities that will ensure lasting collaboration.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

FHWA reviews Conn. Amtrak bridge project

The project is reconstructing and lengthening the existing Amtrak Bridge, so that more highway lanes and sidewalks can be added to U.S. Route 1, which runs beneath the rail bridge in Branford. The project will help meet the demand of heavy traffic.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Thermo King event highlights efficiency, sustainability

The event showcased company's products, with a focus on meeting new industry regulations, operational efficiency and sustainability. Key end users shared their experiences and attendees toured the company's research center.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

N.C. transit bus drivers complain about lack of breaks

High-seniority Chapel Hill Transit drivers said that their issues with a lack of sufficient time to take restroom and lunch breaks have not been adequately answered. Transit director says drivers are able to stop along the route at the authorized restroom stops.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Study: Greater investment could revive U.S.' leadership in world rail industry

Case studies of Germany, Spain, Japan and China illuminate a set of common principles that those countries have used to nurture and grow some of the largest, most successful railroad manufacturing companies in the world.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2010

COTA reinstates Will Call service

The purpose of service is to provide rides for customers who receive ongoing, long-term medical treatment.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2010

Pinellas Suncoast Transit adds paratransit contractor

EMT will be one of three companies clients can choose for ambulatory transportation as part of PSTA's Demand Response Transportation program, which provides services for people who are unable to independently use the regular, accessible PSTA buses because of their disability.

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