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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2008

Bombardier wins N.J., Montreal locomotive contracts

Will supply total of 46 dual-powered passenger locomotives to NJ Transit and the Agence Metropolitaine de Transport (AMT) in Montreal.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2008

Amtrak sets all-time monthly ridership record

Total ridership for the Fiscal Year, which runs from the beginning of October to the end of July, reached 23.7 million, topping last year’s 21.3 million.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2008

LAN wins California light rail contract

Project consists of a 4.3-mile light rail, double- track extension. Four proposed stations will be situated along the corridor, which is the fastest-growing section of Sacramento County

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2008

SEPTA to expand services

The new initiatives include more frequent service, additional peak, off-peak and weekend service, and new late-night regional rail service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2008

N.J. adds 50 multi-level cars to fleet

The NJ Transit board of directors approved the purchase of 50 additional Bombardier Multilevel Vehicles (MLVs) to help meet increasing ridership demand on the corporation’s busiest commuter rail lines.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

FRA introduces new safety program

Risk reduction program, aimed at supplementing current federal regulations, inspection requirements, and other compliance and enforcement activities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

METRO Briefs

San Francisco to offer workers transit benefits. Smart card hackers silenced. Light rail line protested.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2008

Calif. rail bill to be held until budget is passed

In response to an announcement by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that he will veto all bills until the Legislature can agree on a state budget

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2008

Bombardier, Swedish rail partner for high-speed project

Project aimed at developing trains that meet special technical and traffic requirements of Nordic countries.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2008

S.F. MUNI to undergo comprehensive review

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) announced revised staff recommendations of the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP), the first comprehensive review of Muni in a generation.

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