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News•by Staff•July 31, 2019

Siemens lands TriMet light rail vehicle order

The contract includes options for up to 60 additional LRVs, which would accommodate additional vehicles needed for further service expansions.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2019

Power Pusher Rail Movers system moves 'massive' railcars remotely

One operator can safely move 10 to 225 tons with Power Pusher’s battery-powered Rail Movers.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2019

DART begins construction to extend Red, Blue Line station platforms

Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam Inc. is providing project management services for the platform extensions.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2019

WMATA names new safety chief

Theresa M. Impastato was most recently deputy chief safety officer of Amtrak.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2019

Metra, Chicago State U. to build new station on South Side of city

The project demonstrates a commitment by both institutions to provide safe and accessible transportation options and stimulate economic growth on the far southeast side of Chicago.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

Mass. Governor files $18B transportation bond bill

The authorization would be used to fund existing programs, as well as several new initiatives designed to lessen impacts from roadway congestion.

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News•by Staff•July 29, 2019

San Diego MTS adding 25 new Siemens light rail vehicles

The cars will operate the entire 53-mile double-tracked MTS light rail network, including on the 11-mile Mid-Coast Trolley extension.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2019

Powers takes over as 10th GM of BART

Robert "Bob" Powers had been serving as Interim GM following the retirement of Grace Crunican earlier this month.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2019

Sound Transit campaign cheekily explores future travel tech mishaps

The campaign, “The Future is Sound,” consists of three thirty-second spots that highlight the travel innovations we’ve all dreamed about.

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