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The agency is gathering industry input on AI, real-time data, and integrated communications technology as it prepares to procure a system that delivers faster, more consistent transit updates across every customer channel.
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Urges FRA to remove the current inspection exemption for high-density commuter railroads and for Metro-North to stop making use of the exemption in the wake of an accident in December 2013.
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Will receive $1.25 billion in construction grant funds from the FTA's Capital Investment Grant Program and up to $856 million from the U.S. DOT's TIFIA loan program.
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Says some spurs need to disappear to meet federal safety guidelines for its commuter rail project. SMART is upgrading some spurs that serve legitimate businesses but can't afford to restore all the switches.
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Key components of the project include an electric power infrastructure and replacing diesel trains with high-performance electric trains.
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METRO’s annual Bus Maintenance Survey sees a growth in workforce issues compared to the first three installments, while more than 60% of the agencies who responded say they are buying more parts because they have to hold onto buses longer.
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The reforms address factors identified during several serious safety incidents over the last year, as well as issues identified by an in-depth FRA review of its operating practices that took place this past winter.
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In compliance with the new standards, Q’Straint has developed the QRT-360, the first retractor to meet the requirements.
Read More →The deal grants annual raises of 1% for 2012, 2013 and 2014 and 2% raises for 2015 and 2016. It also includes an improved dental plan and two weeks of paid maternity or paternity leave and higher health care contributions.
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Altogether, the U.S. DOT received 797 eligible applications, compared to 585 in 2013, from 49 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
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On Monday, a 68-year-old man seen drinking alcohol on the bus was killed when he reportedly was struck by the bus after he fell into an area near the rear wheel and gutter of the road.
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