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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2007

Regulation of rail worker HOS proposed

Proposal will replace laws, first enacted in 1907, with scientifically based regulations to address worker fatigue.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2007

Las Vegas monorail to extend to airport

Approximately 70% of estimated 44 million passengers arriving at airport head directly to resort corridor.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2007

HDR receives Cincinnati streetcar contract

Firm will study feasibility of using streetcars to link riverfront and downtown business district with adjoining neighborhoods.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 12, 2007

Fatal rail incidents spur changes

The deaths of two WMATA track inspectors cause agency to make procedural changes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2007

Earth Tech venture wins Sound Transit rail contract

Construction on the $38.9 million project expected to begin in 2008.

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ArticlesDecember 7, 2006

California's high-speed dream

A look at the potential high-speed rail system that is set to be on the November 2008 ballot.

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ArticlesDecember 7, 2006

New York City Bringing Rail Into the 21st Century

New technology helps agency's subway system change its negative image of the 1970s, while increasing ridership and customer participation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2006

March Networks to equip Underground with video surveillance

System jointly designed and developed by Bombardier Transportation and March Networks.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

FRA issues safety advisory in wake of rail fatality

Passenger killed after getting caught in the door of a departing train.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2006

Study: Partnership proposed to govern Northeast Corridor

Action would change railway's role to that of contract operator/manager.

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