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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

L.B. Foster to equip DART rail

Will supply direct fixation fasteners and bonded insulated joints for the first phase of the new Orange Line.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

RailComm recognized by Inc. magazine

Software provider ranked by magazine’s Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Acknowledged because of its revenue growth of 208.2 percent from 2005 to 2008. Ranked 1,528 on the overall list.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

NTSB: Transportation fatalities dropped in 2008

The data indicate that total transportation fatalities in all modes fell by almost four thousand, from 43,384 in 2007 to 39,397 in 2008. Along with a significant reduction in highway fatalities, rail and pipeline deaths also decreased, but fatalities in the aviation and marine modes ticked up slightly.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

AECOM lands $19.3M DART rail expansion

The project will complete the 26.5-mile Green Line and expand 20 miles of the Orange and Blue lines. Under the extension, the company will provide a variety of project control, system integration and staff support services.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

OLI: Distractions a factor in rail crossing crashes

These statistics are relevant as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood convenes a September 30-October 1 Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Mark IV reorganization plan wins court approval

Company will reduce debt obligations on its balance sheet from approximately $1.2 billion to approximately $400 million.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Ratp Dev acquires 2 bus companies

Additionally, Ratp Dev has created a dedicated American subsidiary, Ratp Dev USA, to ensure a successful setup and development of its business in the U.S. The objective is to become a major player in all segments of public transportation, including rail.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Parsons appoints global biz dev. manager

In his new role, Adams will lead PTG's global sales and marketing program.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Alstom opens bogie test and validation center

Developed a new test bench that can accommodate complete bogies, including underframe, suspensions, transmission and engines.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Bombardier to supply very high-speed trains to China

The contract, including 20 eight-car trainsets and 60 sixteen-car trainsets, is valued at an estimated $4 billion. Bombardier’s share of the contract is estimated at $2 billion.

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