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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 StaffMarch 18, 2010

Illinois passes bill creating HSR Commission

The 12-member commission would issue a road map by March 2011 on how best to structure a public-private partnership to design, build and operate a high-speed rail system at speeds of 150 miles per hour and greater.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

No. Ky. agency names new GM

Andrew Aiello's promotion marks the first time in TANK history that the agency has employed a GM directly. In the past, the position has always been a contract position with a transit management company.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

IndyGo earns 'Green Business Designation'

IndyGo was also honored as one of 15 finalists for the inaugural Indianapolis Sustainability Awards.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Daimler boasts 13 percent global market share

The sustained success of Daimler Buses is due to a long-term strategy that encompasses the four core objectives of Operational Excellence/Efficiency, Growth in Established Markets, Growth in New Markets and Technological Leadership, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

BAE supplies Alexander Dennis with hybrid system

The diesel-electric BAE Systems HybriDrive system being installed in the new ADL Enviro 400h hybrid buses for Oxford and Manchester, England, will deliver fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions that are up to 30 percent lower than conventional buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

CTTransit takes delivery of New Flyer buses

The 35-foot, diesel-powered buses cost approximately $365,600 apiece. The low floor buses provide easier accessibility and have two wheelchair positions. The buses were purchased with federal stimulus funds and put into service for Connecticut commuters.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

HNTB, Wilbur Smith Assoc. to manage Fla. HSR

The team will provide overall program support and oversight for planning, design, public outreach, vehicle and systems integration, operations, construction, project controls and procurement of all contracts on the Florida high-speed rail program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Wabtec acquires Xorail for $40M

Provides a variety of engineering, design and construction services, mainly for railway signaling systems, and has annual sales of about $40 million. Wabtec expects the transaction to be accretive in the first year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Transit leaders urge Congress to move quickly on legislation

Since the last federal surface transportation act expired last fall, Congress has been granting short-term extensions. The current extension is scheduled to expire March 28.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

GO Transit makes changes to meet demand

Strategically-adjusted train and bus schedules, across all seven corridors, vary from minor changes to departure and arrival times, to significant service changes and additions.

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