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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 15, 2015

Safety Vision wins $5.6M Las Vegas contract

In total, 227 buses will be retrofitted with the company's mobile surveillance equipment, of which 130 are double-decker buses, 49 are articulated buses, and 48 are forty foot low-floor buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

JTA's Ford among White House 'Transportation Champions of Change'

The individuals were selected by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and the White House for their achievements and were honored this week for their exemplary leadership and innovation in transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

Wabtec acquires Track IQ

Based in Australia, Track IQ has additional product support offices in the U.S. and Europe. Its customers include Class I railroads in the U.S., and other large rail networks in Europe and Australia.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

FTA to assume oversight of WMATA's rail system

In a letter from Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, he explained that under MAP-21 the FTA has expanded authority and should assume oversight instead of FRA.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

NY MTA reaches agreement on funding for Capital Program

The program, which totals $26.1 billion, outlines the next five years’ worth of vital investments to renew, enhance and expand the MTA network. This marks the largest investment in MTA infrastructure in history.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

Cincinnati streetcar set to complete rail installation

Streetcar testing is set to start in November, with revenue operations scheduled to begin by Sept. 15, 2016.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Bombardier wins 2 North American rail control contracts

Bombardier Transportation already has a well-established rail signaling presence in the U.S. Its Centre of Competence for Automated People Mover systems in Pittsburgh is also home to its Rail Control Solutions Centre of Competence for radio-based train control solutions including the CITYFLO 650 CBTC technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Fla.'s JTA unveils first of new Gillig CNG buses

Each bus is custom made to JTA specifications and arrives with specific branding. The sleek, aerodynamic design incorporates a raised, raked-back front cap blended into a full length, contoured roofline. Its modern profile makes a distinguished statement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Siemens awarded $112M Denver RTD light rail vehicle contract

The order for 29 vehicles further extends the 22-year relationship between Siemens and RTD and will bring the Siemens’ fleet operating on the RTD light rail system to over 200 vehicles

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

CH Bus delivers Temsa TS30 to Tenn. operator

Premier Transportation LLC’s TS 30 coaches are seated for 30 passengers, which allows for extra legroom. The coaches are also equipped with 110-volt and USB plugs, Alcoa wheels, leather seats, an REI audio/video system, and woodgrain floors.

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