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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2008

California releases $190M in 1B funding

The allocations are contingent upon passage of the 2008-09 California budget, which is currently at a standstill. Depending on how the budget handles transportation funds, some of the allocations could be withdrawn.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2008

Veolia Transport wins German contract

This will be the first time that operation of a fully electrified German S-Bahn has been awarded in its entirety to a private operator following a call for tenders.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2008

METRO Briefs

Fines issued for foul language. Luxury rail tour company ends operations. High-speed rail may delay maglev plans.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

Amtrak Calif. services hit record highs

Overall, Amtrak ridership system-wide was also up for July with more than 2.7 million passengers, an increase of almost 14 percent over the same month last year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

METRO Briefs

Chicago to remove bar cars. Miami to propose transit cuts. No vote allowed on transit tax.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2008

URS acquires Tryck Nyman Hayes

Experience in the design of highways, bridges, ports and rail systems will compliment URS’ existing Alaskan capabilities in environmental planning and design, according to URS.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2008

Judge Kopp releases statement on Prop. 1

Prop. 1 would provide $9.9 billion to help build the first U.S. high-speed rail system, which would run between San Francisco and San Diego.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

Minn. rail project launches new Website

Redesigned site includes new graphics and animation, content and interactive features to help commuters plan their trips and watch the progress of Northstar construction

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

Intermodal group offers new training program

The Intermodal Transportation Institute (ITI) at the University of Denver, in a joint venture with the National Center for Intermodal Transportation (NCIT), will sponsor a two-and-a-half day training program, – “Intermodal Freight Transportation and the Public Planning Process” – which will be held at the University October 13 to 15.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

METRO Briefs

Bus shelter built using soda bottles. Light rail station promised to open on time. Judge rejects MBTA injunction request.

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