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ArticlesMay 1, 2002

New York Claims Top Spot at $10 Billion

METRO’s 8th annual rail study shows slight growth, with project costs up $1 billion from the previous year.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2002

Orbiting railway starts to take shape

At the International Space Station, the first track of what will eventually be a 360-foot space railway has been laid.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2002

Bombardier introduces train control system in Europe

The new system, which replaces traditional trackside signals with radio communication, will increase efficiency and lower operating costs.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2002

Hiawatha LRT granted $49.5 million in FTA funds

When announcing the grant, Transportation Secretary Mineta also underscored the importance of safety on the nation's transportation systems.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2002

New Amtrak president named

David Gunn, who previously ran transit systems in New York City and Washington, will take over the position on May 15.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2002

Train accidents increase 15% over three years

According to federal figures, 2001 saw the most train derailments nationwide (2,192) since 1985, when it was 2,495.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2002

Calif. train ran two lights

Investigators said the freight engineer appeared to ignore or miss a yellow signal light approximately two miles from the collision site.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2002

Fixing damaged Manhattan transportation network could cost $7 billion

Renovation proposals include a new $2 billion PATH train terminal and a $750 million Fulton subway hub.

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