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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2004

West coast contractors win Oceanside, Calif., rail contracts

Joint venture firm awarded pact for construction of Sprinter mainline and station package.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2004

Pa., Amtrak agree on rail upgrade

State and rail agency split $145.5 million cost of improving service in Keystone Corridor.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2004

TIAX receives $1.4M to improve rail equipment safety

The project, part of a five-year task order contract, involves the design and test of components used in a crush zone of a train's cab car.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2004

TSA test to screen for explosives on moving railcar

Pilot program begins Monday on Connecticut's Shoreline East commuter rail.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2004

ERG installs fare collection system for Las Vegas monorail

The monorail, which opened July 15, is expected to carry 20 million passengers in its first year of operation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2004

S. Korea bullet train reaches 100th day of service

Of the average 40,000 people who ride the bullet trains each day, 31,6000 usually travel by car and 7,400 by plane.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2004

Amtrak passengers delayed by bomb threats

Authorities search train and question about 300 riders and crewmembers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2004

States, Amtrak plead to Congress for rail funding

Asking for at least $2 billion over five years, an Amtrak-led alliance of states requests that Congress allot grant money for major intercity rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2004

FRA wants railroads to update data recorders

The agency wants to ensure that critical information can survive crashes, fire and water damage.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2004

Washington Group-led venture wins L.A. rail contract

Construction of the $600.4 million six-mile extension is scheduled for completion in 2009.

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