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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: The challenge of a new taxi business models - A London perspective

A number of years ago, there was some stirring of change via the rise of mobile (cell) phones and changes in customer views of the availability of choice and information. Then, Uber began to definitively arrive on the scene.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

FTA adds 217 unresolved issues for D.C. Metro to address

The unresolved safety findings cover nearly every aspect of Metro’s rail operations: maintenance, training, derailments, emergency egress, evacuations, fires, red signal violations and workplace issues.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

Minn. Metro Transit reviewing light rail safety procedures

The review comes after four people were struck by light rail trains in less than a week. Two of them died of their injuries after being hit by trains on the Green Line in St. Paul and Blue Line in Minneapolis.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

Metro-North replaces nearly 100K rail ties during track renewal work

Since May 2013, Metro-North workers have replaced 97,961 ties, laid 16.5 miles of continuous welded rails, rebuilt 88 switches, renewed and/or upgraded 32 railroad crossings, and performed 2,905 welds on joints that connect stretches of track with one another.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2015

Wabtec signs $45M contract to equip Metra with positive train control

Wabtec will provide Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS®) equipment, including kits and replacement components.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

Uber piloting 'bus-like' commuter service

Users will be paired with a driver and other commuters going in the same direction, and then be directed to a pick-up location.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

Justin Vonashek named Metro-North's new safety officer

The position will oversee all efforts to ensure the safety of its customers and employees as the railroad continues to improve work practices and invest in new technology and equipment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

Calif.'s Metrolink, FTA celebrate commuter rail extension

The 91/Perris Valley Line, constructed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, will serve the communities of Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Perris in a regional effort to improve connections for commuters traveling from east and south of downtown Riverside.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

Utah Transit making 6,000 bus stops ADA compliant

Is currently working on making every single bus stop from Payson to Brigham City compliant, and they're taking on several projects each year to meet the goal.

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ProductsDecember 15, 2015

Maxima Brand mobile column lifts

The four new models are the ML-4030BC, 66,000 lb. capacity, ML-6045BC, 99,000 lb. capacity, ML-4034BC, 74,000 Lb. capacity and the ML-6051BC 111,000 lb. capacity.

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