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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2004

Bill would delay California high-speed rail vote

$10 billion bond issue could be postponed for two years.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2004

Rocket launcher found at MARTA rail station

FBI are investigating the weapon, which is reportedly a low-powered model.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2004

Canada region wins $2.5M for light rail assessment

The line would be the first phase of an 18-mile line that will ultimately extend to Cambridge.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2004

Bombardier receives $70M Thai rail order

The contract includes installation of a computer-based interlocking system on four new commuter rail routes in the Bangkok region.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2004

TSA test will screen rail passengers for explosives

Amtrak and Maryland Rail Commuter passengers boarding at the New Carrollton train station will be screened for one month during the pilot project.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2004

MBTA will add more defibrillators to stations

Resuscitation of passenger convinces officials of device's effectiveness

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2004

Rutter to leave FRA for position in Texas

His new position will be as deputy executive director of the North Texas Tollway Authority.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2004

HNTB to consult on $4.14B BART extension

Construction on the project could begin as early as 2006 and run through 2013.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2004

Feds to screen rail passengers in Maryland

Fast, thorough checking for weapons, explosives will provide test for TSA.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2004

New Orleans reopens streetcar line after 40 years

The line's 24 new red streetcars closely resemble the Perley Thomas models used on the city’s first streetcar lines.

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