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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Valley Metro adding 11 Siemens S70 light rail vehicles

The new vehicles offer a larger interior, energy-efficient LED lighting, and heavy-duty air conditioning systems, and will be built at Siemens' manufacturing plant in Sacramento, Calif.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Transport for London taps artificial intelligence to 'chat' with customers

The 'TravelBot' tool, which is powered by AI, can "chat" with customers using Messenger and instantly tell them when their bus is due to arrive, as well as provide service updates and Tube maps.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Urban Solar lands on UL approval list

The approval list covers all transit-related lighting, such as solar LEDs for pathways, roadways, parking lots, and general lighting.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Alstom lands contract to refurbish Swedish trains

Exterior maintenance will involve rust repair and painting, while interior work includes mounting new walls, ceiling, floor, and chairs, as well as stripping each vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

BART takes top honors at 2017 APTA International Rail Rodeo

The Rail Transit Team Achievement Award is given to the system with the highest rail operator and maintainer team combined score.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

Madrid launches campaign to prevent 'manspreading' on transit system

Madrid officials announced that new signs would go up in its city buses, depicting a seated figure whose open legs are partially blocking the seats next to him. Next to the figure is a large red “X.” Similar signs are expected to appear on the city’s Metro system as well.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

CATS to Add 19 ARBOC Spirit of Independence Buses

The contract is the largest order ARBOC has received for the new product.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

Minnesota DOT to test use of autonomous bus in cold weather climate

Testing will start with warm and cold weather testing at MnROAD, MnDOT’s test track facility near Albertville, Minn. MnROAD is used by researchers from around the world to test road building materials and designs.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

MTA releases plan to prevent major disruptions during Amtrak track work

The plan, developed in conjunction with the Penn Station Task Force established by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in May, addresses the near-term summer crisis at Penn Station and will minimize the long-term operating and management failures of Amtrak

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

BYD expands electric bus fleet to Brisbane Airport

The fleet of 11, 40-foot electric buses will be fully operational in February 2018 as a shuttle service between the airport’s domestic and international terminals.

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