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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2004

New railroad security bill introduced in House

The $1-million bill includes more than $600 million to improve the safety of rail tunnels used by Amtrak and commuter railroads.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2004

Transit impostor arrested again in New York

Subway fanatic found with transit keys and hard hat.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2004

Amtrak launches AT&T Wi-Fi service

Anyone with a working Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or PDA can access the system.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2004

DOT issues plan to prevent rail-related deaths

Promoting enhanced enforcement and closing unneeded crossings are among the objectives highlighted in the plan.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2004

Boston to begin random searches on rail system

The new procedure, which will include the use of bomb-sniffing dogs, was largely due to the Madrid train bombings.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2004

Historic Pittsburgh rail line reopens

Festive ceremony commemorates $386 million restoration of light rail line once closed for safety defects.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2004

FTA approves $490M for L.A. light rail extension

The extension will include eight stations and serve one of the most densely populated areas of Los Angeles County.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2004

Fire shuts down Seattle monorail indefinitely

The fire, apparently caused by an electrical short, was the first in the system's 42-year history.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2004

Motion-detector scare was false alarm

SEPTA employee reportedly admits using device so he could sleep on the job.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2004

NYCT seeks to ban photography in subways

Individuals with permits, such as the press, would be exempt.

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