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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2009

Conn. puts $6M into Positive Train Control system

The funding will pay for the preliminary engineering work necessary for a PTC system, which the federal government has mandated be in widespread use by 2015.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

AECOM awarded $20M Edmonton LRT contract

The project's total construction value is approximately $708 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

China unveils world's fastest train

It traveled 683 miles from Wuhan to Guangzhou in less than three hours.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

Feds pay Va. for inauguration services

Has reimbursed $2.8 million of the $5.7 million that 51 of Virginia's state and local agencies spent helping with security for the inauguration.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

SF supervisor wants to end $3K operator bonuses

Bonuses totaled approximately $18 million over last three years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

Railquip unveils new battery-powered railcar mover

It is available with stationary or on-board battery charger in customer's option and equipped with two rechargeable high performance batteries of 40 V/320AH capacity each.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Sound Transit opens airport light rail extension

Agency collaborated with the Port of Seattle on the Airport Link project which included the new light rail station, pedestrian bridges connecting the station to the airport parking garage and a pick-up and drop-off area to the east serving the city of SeaTac.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Bombardier to supply rail cars to China

The contract comprises 246 Movia metro cars (41 six-car trains), including spare parts and training for the operator’s staff. Supplier’s share of the contract amounts to approximately $138 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

Chicago transit helps employees prepare for layoffs

A series of workshops have been scheduled in January to provide information on unemployment benefits and job search tips. The CTA is also trying to connect employees with companies that are hiring.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2009

L.A. Metro launches official Facebook page

With this new tool, Metro will be able to share information, post comments, pictures and videos, with its customer base and subscribers to interact directly.

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