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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

Ansaldo STS lands Naples metro contract

Ansaldo STS will carry out works relating to the overhead line, power cables, telecommunications, signaling, automation and protection systems on the 3.1-mile stretch of track constructed entirely in double tunnels.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

MTR-Hong Kong to operate Swedish metro system

Agreement contains financial incentives covering traffic operations, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, punctuality and customer satisfaction.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

L.A. Board approves 4 major projects to move forward

Projects include the Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study to West Los Angeles; the Regional Connector Transit Corridor Study in Downtown L.A., and; the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Study in the eastern portion of L.A.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

LaHood confirmed as Transportation Secretary

LaHood said he would continue to support funding for Amtrak, which he views as "the lifeblood of so many communities around America."

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Intercity bus comes to Ky. HSR Authority addresses Californians’ concerns. Florida transit creates mini-bus for mini-city

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2009

Bombardier debuts catenary-free, contactless operating tram

Primove system offers significant advantages, including the completely invisible power supply, easy installation and the complete irrelevance of weather conditions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

L.A. Metro continues safety campaign

Agency's effort is intended to educate Eastside residents on safety around the light rail trains when service begins this summer.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

Houston officer rescues woman from oncoming D.C. train

Due to his quick actions, the 68-year-old Nashville, Tenn. woman was not seriously injured.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

D.C. transit overwhelmed with inauguration crowds. DART makes staff ride the bus. Federal grant provides $20K for rail safety education.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2009

Bombardier to operate and maintain Las Vegas monorail

Fleet of nine, four-car trains links seven stations along four miles of dual-lane elevated guideway and services the east side of the Las Vegas strip, including the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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