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News•May 22, 2019

Inadequate planning, insufficient training led to Amtrak derailment

In December 2017, Amtrak Cascades train 501 derailed on an overpass as it entered a 30-mph curve at approximately 78 mph.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2019

NYCT, Visa set to launch contactless cards to ride subways and buses

Chas also worked on new system to help the MTA accept tap-to-pay for its new OMNY fare payment system.

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News•by Staff•May 22, 2019

First Transit names Perez as VP of safety

Perez has more than 23 years of safety experience in areas such as manufacturing, waste management and food processing.

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News•by Staff•May 21, 2019

Portland-Vancouver launches transit fare card on iPhone

The Hop Fastpass® is the first transit fare card in North America to launch in Apple Wallet.

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News•May 17, 2019

FRA cancels $928M California high-speed rail grant

The FRA added it continues to consider all options regarding the return of $2.5 billion in ARRA funds awarded to CHSRA.

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News•May 16, 2019

Bill would ban use of fed funds for Chinese manufactured rolling stock

A number of large, metropolitan areas have recently awarded rail rolling stock procurements to a Chinese state-owned enterprise.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2019

Keolis honored for building diverse workforce, supporting community

Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.

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Articles•May 16, 2019

New Mobility Concepts Have Implications for Transit

Publisher James Blue discusses the changing face of mobility.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2019

NYCT installs automatic train control on Queens rail line

Tech provides optimal acceleration, braking and cruising speeds, providing more regular and evenly spaced service, and faster trips.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2019

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT investing $31M in Northeast Corridor

The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state.

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