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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

U.S. DOT, FCC join to combat distracted driving

Officials from the U.S. DOT and FCC will establish a working group to evaluate technology-based solutions to the problem of distracted driving and will coordinate consumer outreach and education.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

Wabtec’s Vapor Rail to supply doors to Turkish rail

Contract valued at about $30 million to supply electric, sliding plug doors for 440 subway cars to the Marmaray project, which will connect the European and Asian sections of Istanbul upon completion in 2012.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

Valley Metro opens new transit center, stations

The transit center will provide service for the Valley’s first arterial Bus Rapid Transit service, Main Street LINK, which began connecting the east valley to the light rail station last December. Valley Metro will also open 13 out of 26 LINK stations along the route.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

BART program attempts to keep riders

Saw record ridership during the emergency bridge closure, suggesting that many Bay Area residents can take public transit when the bridge is out -- but for various reasons don't do so regularly under normal conditions.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

SEPTA investigating railroad car fire

The engineer reported heavy smoke aboard the train, and a full evacuation was immediately ordered. Within minutes of the safe evacuation of all passengers and the train crew, the lead car was fully engulfed in flames. A nearby Regional Rail train adjacent to the one on fire was also safely evacuated.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

Continental changes name to Trapeze ITS

Expanded product portfolio will allow optimal operations control and efficient vehicle utilization, as well as improving passenger information and ticketing, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•November 5, 2009

Prendergast to lead New York City Transit

Assumes his new role on December 1 and replaces Howard H. Roberts, who resigned Wednesday.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2009

Alstom wins UITP award for power system

Recognized for innovative product that brings added value in terms of efficiency, service and environmental protection. The APS ground-level supply system enables trams to travel without overhead catenaries.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2009

So. Fla launches new security initiative

"Operation Transit Shield II" relies on customers to report suspicious or criminal activity that could disrupt rail service.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2009

Amtrak debuts new website design

An enhanced fare-finder feature consolidates all booking functionality – reservations, train status, schedule search and the “My Trip” section – into a single dynamic menu. Customers can now find the train they want by sorting by departure time, lowest cost and trip time.

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