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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

N.Y. MTA pilots Bronx express service

The pilot aims to shorten travel times, with enhanced service operating for a one-hour period during the weekday morning rush.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

T4 America: no new money without reform

James Corless, director of Transportation for America released a statement calling for a long-term fix to the problem.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

TTC debuts passes with security features

Starting in July, all passes sold by the TTC and its authorized agents will carry a custom-designed hologram that is unique to the TTC.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

Alstom unveils new locomotive prototype

The Prima II can operate on different national rail networks and offers operators the possibility of adjusting its configuration.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2009

METRO Briefs

San Diego transit to freeze wages. Tenn. conducting vehicle safety checks. Montana tribe gets first transit system.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2009

Metrolinx to study electrification of GO Transit rail system

An external advisory committee made up of community representatives, including riders and independent technical experts, will be established to advise the transit agency on the Terms of Reference for the study.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2009

DHS releases FEMA grant application guidance

The Transit Security Grant Program provides $150 million to hire transit law enforcement officers, mobile explosive detection screening teams, and anti-terrorism teams.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2009

Report: Rail could replace domestic U.K. flights

Majority of survey respondents were confident that high-speed rail will boost economic growth, reduce congestion on roads and motorways and free up space on existing railway lines.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2009

L.A. Metro board adopts FY10 budget

As mandated by Measure R, there will be no general Metro fare increase in FY10, and fares for seniors, students, the disabled and Medicare recipients will stay at current levels for five years.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2009

D.C. Metro’s Catoe named top public transportation manager

The annual Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award goes to the top manager in North America who has made outstanding contributions to the public transportation industry.

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