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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Alstom completes public share buy-back offer, appoints new CEO

Alstom’s offer, aiming to return part of the proceeds of the transaction with General Electric on its energy businesses to shareholders, was successfully completed with over 230 millions of shares tendered.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Scientists map bedbug genome, follow pest through NYC subway

The new work could help combat pesticide resistance in the unwelcome parasite.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Amtrak expands pets program across U.S.

More than 2,700 pets have traveled with their human companions along the Northeast Corridor since the pilot launched in October 2015.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Metra seeks firm to manufacture up to 367 new railcars

Chicago rail agency seeks 10 cars now, with maximum purchase over the life of 7-year contract.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

D.C. Metro launches grocery pick-up service at rail stations

Peapod By Giant pilot program will allow shoppers to place their orders online and pick them up at one of three stations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

MARTA selects assessment tool to monitor ride quality of commuter rail

ncorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors with an intuitive easy-to-use control software interface, rMetrix assesses ride quality, comfort and safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

First U.S. student-led transit agency orders Proterra electric buses

The Associated Students of the University of Montana Transportation ordered two 40-foot Catalyst Fast Charge buses and one semi-autonomous fast charger for its UDASH routes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

Calif. students use of dial-a-ride leaves seniors stranded

While residents who depend on the transit service are frequently denied rides, nearly 300 students use the transport daily.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

D.C. wheelchair users say they are forgotten in blizzard

With large snow banks everywhere, an open curb usually is the only way a wheelchair user can get on or off the sidewalk.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

Siemens expands Sacramento footprint with new rail services headquarters

Siemens to refurbish 32 Calgary Transit light rail vehicles, among many other rail service projects, at new 60,000 square-foot facility.

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