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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 StaffDecember 1, 2009

Alstom to provide 16 Coradia Lint trains for German railway

Trains, which are diesel-engined vehicles made up of two coaches, can operate at speeds of up to 120km/h. Each train can accommodate 130 passengers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

U.S. DOT tabs $280M for urban circulator projects

Projects to include streetcars, buses and bus facilities. FTA plans to announce grants early in 2010.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

D.C. Metro briefs safety groups on rail yard accident

Operator of train 902 has been a Metro employee since May 2007 and a train operator since November 2008. He is currently on paid administrative leave.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Charlotte, N.C. area tops nation in PT use

Of the top ten cities listed in the U.S. OMB report, which includes Denver, San Antonio and St. Louis, seven have implemented light rail and one has commuter rail service, many integrated with transit-oriented development and with a dedicated funding source for public transit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

31 fired D.C. Metro paratransit drivers rehired

"Zero Tolerance" cell phone use policy conflicted with existing union contract.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Metrolink probes alleged failure to stop at red signal

No injuries were reported from last Tuesday's incident, according to officials, but concerns were raised to the fact that basic safety rules were broken despite reform efforts made since the fatal Chatsworth crash that killed 25 people 14 months ago.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

ABA offers 401K plans to members

Member companies can custom-fit retirement plans to meet their needs, potentially reduce costs to levels on par with larger companies and can have their administrative duties handled by the professionals at Transamerica Retirement Services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

MARTA reminds riders to take precautions

Currently, there are no transportation related restrictions and federal officials have confirmed that at this time public transportation is no more or less safe than any other public place.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Ansaldo STS USA wins $9.3M Brazilian contract

Brazil-based Trends Engenharia e Infraestrutura will supply the material and perform the installation of Ansaldo STS USA's wayside design.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2009

SFRTA, MPOs announce call for FTA-funded projects

The funds can be used to support up to 80 percent (an 80/20 match) for capital projects and not more than 50 percent (a 50/50 match) of project costs for operating assistance.

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