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Articles•Cover Story•June 4, 2009

New Jersey Transit Reaches No. 1 in Top Rail Projects

With $14.6 billion worth of projects in the works, New Jersey moves ahead. ARRA funds have big impact on transportation, with many dormant projects now ready to roll. This year's total purse reaches past $70 billion.

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Articles•June 4, 2009

NBC installs mini-network on N.Y./N.J. Port Authority trains

PATH riders waiting for their trains will now be entertained by NBC Everywhere.

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News•by Staff•June 4, 2009

Biden, LaHood meet with governors on HSR

Session was an opportunity for state leaders to share their ideas with the Obama administration about the future of high-speed trains in America.

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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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News•by Staff•June 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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