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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Kustom Seating taps new president

Keith N. Nippes, who most recently served as president/COO of Ultimate North America Transportation Equipment LLC, will take over, while Founder Joseph Lazzara continues in his role as CEO.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

NTSB to meet on 2008 Metrolink crash

Will consider a final report on the collision of the commuter train and a Union Pacific freight train that took place near Chatsworth, Calif.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Alstom to supply train control system for Austria

Once the project is fully implemented in 2014, Austrian Railways ÖBB will operate one of the largest vehicle fleets equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) Level 2.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

N.Y. MTA's Walder: Must make every dollar count

In a report of his first 100 days, Walder calls for greater efficiencies both within the organization and for its customers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Las Vegas Monorail files Chapter 11

Monorail officials said last month that they had three options: Negotiate an agreement with bondholders without filing for bankruptcy; file for bankruptcy with the bondholders’ blessing; or file without a new agreement in place.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Former Hawaiian directors support elevated rail

The announcement comes on the eve of a public forum where the American Institute of Architects will outline its views opposing a completely elevated system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Siemens venture signs $321M PATH rail deal

Will install communication-based train control to the rail system to reduce intervals between the trains, enabling more trains to use the same track.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

A Commercial History of Bus & Rail Transport (part 1 of 6)

A pictorial tribute to the transportation vendor community from 1904-2004.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

MBTA renews commuter rail contract 2 years

The original contract with the city of Boston was signed in 2003 for five years, with three-year and two-year extension options.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

Environmental groups call for N.J. Transit probe

Two statewide coalitions warn of polluted soil under rail bed.

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