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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2005

House approves $1.17 billion for Amtrak

The passed amendment also did away with a requirement that Amtrak end service on its most unprofitable long-distance routes.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2005

Power failure halts Swiss rail network

Cause of the failure, thought to be the first for the system, remained unclear.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2005

Viscom, March Networks to equip Santa Clara VTA

The $1.5M contract includes installation of video surveillance systems for 80 light rail vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2005

Bombardier rolls out first bi-level car for N.M. line

The railcars will run between Belen and Bernalillo, N.M., on the state's first commuter rail service.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2005

SEPTA wins top prize at rail rodeo

APTA competition draws 69 competitors from 18 rail transit systems.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2005

Bombardier receives $172M German rail contract

The contract includes 78 double-deck coaches and nine locomotives, with delivery expected to take place between May 2006 and the end of 2007.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2005

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport debuts largest people mover

Skylink will initially be able to shuttle 5,000 passengers per hour per direction.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2005

Japanese rail chief to resign over fatal crash

WJR President Takeshi said he did not necessarily think that the commuter rail line's tight operating schedule was directly connected to the April 25 accident.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2005

D.C.'s Metro unveils first ad-wrapped trains

McDonald's is paying Metro $54,000 for the right to advertise on the exterior of the train.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2005

Metrolink proposes fare increase to offset fuel costs

Every five-cent increase in the price of diesel fuel translates into an additional expense of $280,000 annually for Metrolink.

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