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News•by Staff•August 29, 2016

RedCoach announces on-demand entertainment, university partnership

In a partnership with Florida International University, the company will unveil a new multi-motor transportation hub, giving students, faculty and area residents' access to 10 cities throughout the state.

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News•by Staff•August 26, 2016

Amtrak signs contract with Alstom for new generation, high-speed train

Funding for the trains will come from a $2.45 billion loan via a U.S. DOT railroad rehabilitation program – marking the largest single loan in the agency’s history.

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News•by Staff•August 26, 2016

Feds propose speed limiters for motorcoaches, trucks

The proposal discusses the benefits of setting the maximum speed at 60, 65, and 68 miles per hour, but the agencies will consider other speeds based on public input.

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News•by Staff•August 26, 2016

ABC delivers 6 CX45s, 1 TX45, 2 CX35s to Calif., Texas

All nine coaches have Van Hool standard safety features, including three-point seatbelts, backup camera, lane departure warning and antilock brakes. 

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News•by Staff•August 25, 2016

FTA confirmed to speak on new bus testing rule, more at BusCon 2016

A Transit Maintenance Forum pass is $98 and includes the forum as well as access to BusCon’s full educational program, the exhibit hall full of buses, networking event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and much more.

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News•by Staff•August 25, 2016

Metra receives final Electric Highliners

Completes 2010's 160-car purchase to outfit the line with a completely new and modern fleet.

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News•by Staff•August 25, 2016

FTA releases rail vehicle securement report, issues WMATA safety directive

The investigation uncovered a lack of compliance with WMATA’s internal rules and procedures for unattended rail vehicle securement for both revenue passenger trains and maintenance machines and equipment located in rail yards.

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News•by Staff•August 25, 2016

Trailways Transportation System deploys Betterez Microsite

Will use system to automate their Trailways Affiliated Partner program registration and payment processes.

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News•by Staff•August 25, 2016

FRA, AAR letter urges Pokemon creators to keep players off tracks

Letter stems from concern about reports that Pokémon characters, “Pokestops” and other virtual objects are being placed near railroad tracks, stations and rail-yard facilities

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News•by Staff•August 25, 2016

Tripling of insurance premiums confronts bus drivers in labor dispute

The cost of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan coverage for The Rapid drivers is proposed to spike 49 percent Oct. 1, pushing up monthly premiums for family coverage by $669.

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