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News•by Staff•March 3, 2016

Wabtec delivers first Tier 4 commuter locomotive to Metrolinx

Its MotivePower subsidiary also signed a $97 million contract with Metrolinx to build an additional 16 Tier 4 locomotives that will be based on a similar platform and include AC propulsion.

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News•by Staff•March 3, 2016

Chicago Metra police launch onboard patrol unit

The new unit, made up of six full-time officers, will work on every line but will focus its efforts strategically on areas where the need is greatest.

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News•by Staff•March 2, 2016

NYPD to beef up subway security after recent slashings

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton introduced a new plan Wednesday to deploy an NYPD officer on every subway train.

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News•by Staff•March 2, 2016

STV promotes North to Sr. VP

North joined STV in 2009 and has been an integral part of the design, engineering and procurement of several light rail and commuter rail projects throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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News•by Staff•March 2, 2016

Cubic, Transport for London honored for ‘Technological Innovation’

Launched in 2012, the contactless bankcard system was extended in 2014 to cover London’s entire transit network — including Tube, rail, bus and tram services.

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News•by Staff•March 2, 2016

Md. Gov. green lights Purple Line contract

Following negotiations with Purple Line Transit Partners, an agreement has been set that will see the state’s upfront expenditure for construction cost drop to $159.8 million – $8 million less than the $168 million threshold Gov. Hogan originally announced.

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News•by Staff•March 2, 2016

Arrow Stage Lines celebrates grand opening of Nevada facility

Participants were able to enjoy tours of the new facility and pristine equipment, as well as horderves and conversations with Arrow team members, while enjoying “Vegas” flair.

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News•by Staff•March 1, 2016

Google autonomous car strikes Calif. city bus

The vehicle and the test driver "believed the bus would slow or allow the Google (autonomous vehicle) to continue." Google said in the filing the autonomous vehicle was traveling at less than 2 miles per hour, while the bus was moving at about 15 miles per hour.

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News•by Staff•March 1, 2016

GlobeSherpa, Houston METRO launch mobile ticketing app

The new METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app allows Houston residents and visitors to purchase mobile tickets for METRO bus and METRORail and use them directly from their smartphone.

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News•by Staff•March 1, 2016

ETA Transit Systems completes Stanford ITS installation

he expansive project saw the outfitting of all 81 of the university's shuttles with on-board equipment that provides real-time GPS, automatic on-board announcements and integration with existing automatic passenger counters.

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