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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

LaHood: DOT moving quickly to use transportation funding

In remarks to the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C., Secretary LaHood told the gathering of urban officials that the U.S. DOT has moved quickly to release funds to state offices and transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Cubic to expand bank card acceptance for transit

Providing new capabilities for an all-in-one reader that will process bank cards, prepaid cards and smart card-enabled mobile phones.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2009

Amtrak receives $1.3 billion ARRA grant

Funding will roughly double the size of Amtrak’s capital investment program over a two-year period and be used to upgrade railroad assets and infrastructure, as well as capital projects that expand passenger rail capacity.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2009

Caltrain rail grinding to result in quieter trains

Work at any one location will be completed in one to two nights, with the entire project to be completed by April 13.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2009

METRO Briefs

Conn. looking at congestion pricing. Rail on archaeological site approved. Religious battle helps Madison transit agency

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2009

Chicago Transit names Rodriguez president

Board also approved the appointment of Karen Walker as treasurer for CTA. In addition to her duties as treasurer, Walker will also assume the position of chief financial officer.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2009

Ansaldo STS receives Taipei Metro order

The contract should be signed by Ansaldo STS, AnsaldoBreda and DORTS in early April, with work expected to begin by the end of 2015.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2009

Bombardier awarded Australian railcar order

Project includes overall design of the vehicle; integration of the vehicle systems; bogie design; and the supply of propulsion, electrical and communication systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2009

METRO Briefs

Topeka Transit loses $215K in fuel gamble. Transit chief pledges no service cuts. Utah mayor switches from streetcar to light rail.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2009

TriMet commits $1M to bike parking facilities

Funds will increase secure bike parking by 65 percent over the current 380 lockers and launch a bike parking pilot project.

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