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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2008

Alstom wins 2 French orders

Contracts total approximately $47.3 million.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2008

NTSB unveils 2009 ‘Most Wanted List’

Positive train control and fatigue in the railroad industry were removed from the list. Both had been included since the list began in 1990.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2008

Washington Metro begins bag inspections

The Metro Transit Police anticipate conducting random bag searches under the Security Inspection Program when circumstances warrant heightened vigilance. Police will take steps to ensure that there will be no discernible pattern to these inspections.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2008

Bombardier’s Flexity trams win Belgian award

In January 2008, Bombardier signed an agreement with STIB for a total of 102 bi-directional Flexity Outlook trams for Brussels, including a firm order for 87 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2008

Coalition calls on next President, Congress to fix transportation

Plan calls for investment in public transportation, high-speed and intercity rail, neighborhoods that are less car-dependent, more walkable and more affordable, and restoring the thousands of roads and bridges in failing condition across the U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2008

METRO Briefs

Maryland transit to face service cuts. Ohio paratransit strives to improve service. L.A. transit coping with AIG near-collapse.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2008

Amtrak to offer USA Rail Pass to U.S. residents

Previously, the pass was only available for purchase by residents outside of the United States and Canada. The pass enables travelers to visit any destination in Amtrak's system.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2008

Georgia reviewing BRT, light rail options

The Georgia Department of Transportation is considering bus rapid transit, light rail, managed lanes and adding lanes to improve traffic flow on I-285.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2008

New NJ overpass to enhance safety

The bridge will be built to carry motor vehicle traffic over a six-track freight railroad operated by CSX Transportation and the New York Susquehanna & Western Railroad. In addition, the bridge will accommodate future NJ Transit passenger rail service on the Northern Branch.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2008

LA businesses raise $54,000 to extend service

Beginning Nov. 21, and continuing each Friday and Saturday night until Dec. 27, Metro will operate two-car trains with 20-minute service intervals until 3 a.m.

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