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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2006

Parvus awarded contract from Metro-North Railroad

Worth nearly $729K, contract will replace obsolete radio equipment used by maintenance personnel.

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ArticlesOctober 18, 2006

Women in Transportation

Whether it is building components for railcars or managing construction of a transit project, women are continuing to play a major role in the transportation industry. This year we highlight the achievements of five women who draw from their backgrounds in law, journalism, drafting, marketing and education to help them succeed.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2006

Work begins on rail braking-distance standard

IEEE will produce guide for calculating braking distances for rail transit vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2006

NJ Transit upgrades Website for mobile device use

Customers can tap into train status, schedule information in streamlined format optimized for mobile devices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2006

Veteran rail exec appointed head of Amtrak

Alexander Kummant, a former Union Pacific Railroad vice president, will assume duties Sept. 12.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2006

FRA to revise rules to allow improved rail braking technology

Electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems are capable of preventing derailments and shortening stopping distances.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2006

Gannett Fleming unit wins ASCE award for N.Y. project

Long Island Rail Road's Arch Street Yard in Queens, N.Y., was named 2006 Design-Build Project of the Year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2006

Caltrain high-speed Wi-Fi test a success

Testing was conducted along 16 miles of track in the San Francisco bay area.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2006

L-3 provides body scanners for DHS rail security project

Screening system reveals presence of explosives and concealed objects in as little as two seconds.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2006

Caltrain raises funds to prevent rail suicides

Passengers will be asked to chip in their spare dollars and cents during morning commute on Thursday, July 13.

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