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News•by Staff•April 8, 2009

Wabtec forms joint venture in China

Partnering company, Shenyang CNR Wabtec Railway Brake Technology Co., Ltd., will produce pneumatic control valves and other braking related equipment.

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News•by Staff•April 8, 2009

President Obama nominates Rogoff to lead FTA

Rogoff is a recipient of the U.S. Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award and the Lester P. Lamm Memorial Award for outstanding leadership and dedication to U.S. highway transportation programs.

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News•by Staff•April 7, 2009

CHSRA to receive balance of FY funding

Group responsible for building high-speed train service covering 800 miles at speeds up to 220 MPH. Building the high-speed train system will cost less than half the cost of freeway and aviation alternatives. Operating the system will create an annual surplus of more than $1 billion.

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Products•April 6, 2009

Wheelchair Lift

The Mirage wheelchair lift has a low profile, cassette-type design, offering reliable operation with minimal intrusion in the luggage bay.

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Products•April 6, 2009

Two-camera observation monitor

The Voyager AOM562A, a 5.6-inch, heavy-duty color LCD two-camera observation monitor, aids drivers in backing up, changing lanes, merging into traffic and making wide right turns.

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News•by Staff•April 6, 2009

Maryland to improve public address, CIS

The contract to upgrade the system was awarded to Intelect Corp. of Baltimore; a certified minority business enterprise. Construction will begin later this month.

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News•by Staff•April 6, 2009

Amtrak launches mobile accessibility

Members can now visit the Amtrak Guest Rewards Website from any Web-enabled device to view their account information, including point balance, recent transactions and current offers, as well as register for new promotions.

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News•by Staff•April 6, 2009

FRA awards grant for Midwest rail corridor project

The grant is made under FRA’s FY 2008 Capital Assistance to States – Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program. This is a separate authority from the grants for high-speed rail under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Guidance for competitive grants under the new authority is still under development.

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News•by Staff•April 3, 2009

DART named best system in Americas

DART was selected for the "Best Metro Americas" award over transit properties in New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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News•by Staff•April 3, 2009

Amtrak, UATP announce agreement

During FY 2008 (Oct. 2007-Sept. 2008), Amtrak carried more than 28.7 million passengers, representing the sixth straight fiscal year of record ridership when comparing the same routes.

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