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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Serious crimes on Cleveland RTA drop dramatically

The most dramatic decreases showed robberies down by 80% and thefts down by 51% for the reporting period.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

L.A. Metro to launch $350M Blue Line light rail modernization program

Work will include improvements to the signaling, tracks, and the overhead wires that deliver electricity to trains.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2018

Brookville Equipment Corp. marks 100th anniversary

Originally founded as Brookville Truck and Tractor Co. in 1918 when local Ford-dealer installed flanged rail wheels on standard Ford Model-T.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Landsberg named as NTSB vice chairman

Appointment as vice chairman is for a two-year term and the term as member is for five years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Internal audit finds WMATA must rewire entire 7000-Series railcar fleet

Wire crimping has never been done properly, which contributed to incidents where railcars have problems that can create significant delays.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

Amtrak reveals modernized interiors for Acela Express trains

The new interiors will feature spacious and smooth leather seats, with integrated in-seat lighting and personal electrical outlets and USB ports.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

FRA issues $1.26M for rail capital projects

Factors considered included supporting economic vitality; leveraging federal funding; and using innovative ways to improve safety.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2018

LIRR completes rail crossing safety initiative five months ahead of schedule

Over the past three months, LIRR engineering crews worked to implement this important safety initiative well ahead of schedule.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2018

The anti-transit disinformation campaign ramps up

Much attention was given to a recent New York Times article that detailed how organized anti-transit forces came together to defeat May’s ballot initiative in Nashville, Tenn.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Microbes in Hong Kong subway system mix together by evening rush

"Studies of microbial composition of train compartments may guide future public health strategies and public transit designs."

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