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Articles•March 1, 2021

Tracking Results: Enhanced Tamping in SoCal Light Rail Project

San Diego’s Mid-Coast Corridor Transit project hits record speed and efficiency with new rail tamping technology designed to provide more accurate track measurements.

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News•February 23, 2021

WMATA Selects Hensel Phelps, Stantec for New Rail Facility

The upgraded facility will advance the agency’s goals for an improved transit experience and process for railcar maintenance and repairs.

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News•February 22, 2021

Proposed Light Rail Project Advances in South New Jersey

The Glassboro-Camden Line light-rail project will expand on existing passenger rail service throughout and 18-mile corridor.

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Articles•February 22, 2021

New Rail Project Will Resolve a Royal Pain

The much-delayed Elizabeth Line, which is 13 years in the making, could help ease bottlenecks on city streets and save money for people entering the city.

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News•February 11, 2021

Calif.’s NCTD Rolls Out New Locomotives, Overhauled Railcars

The agency is advancing a strategic five-year plan that includes purchasing new vehicles for its rail and bus fleets.

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News•February 8, 2021

United Safety Partners for Disinfection Lighting Solution

The new patented disinfection UV lighting technology can help to disinfect air and surfaces in occupied spaces with the potential expansion into commercial and emergency vehicular applications in public transportation.

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News•February 5, 2021

Secretary Buttigieg Meets with Transit Employees, Stresses President’s Support

One of President Biden’s first actions to protect the health and safety of Americans was to sign an Executive Order on January 21 promoting safety during the COVID-19 public health emergency in domestic and international travel.

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News•February 3, 2021

Washington to Depart L.A. Metro Later This Year

He recently informed the Metro Board that he does not plan to seek a new contract or extend his current contract, which expires in May of this year.

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News•by Staff•February 2, 2021

Buttigieg Confirmed as Transportation Secretary

The Senate on Feb. 2 approved Pete Buttigieg as the nation’s 19th U.S. transportation secretary.

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News•February 2, 2021

BART, Capitol Corridor Unveil Rail Improvement Program

Link21, formerly known as the New Transbay Rail Crossing, will connect BART and regional rail while also improving access to jobs and affordable housing in the region.

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