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News•by Staff•June 18, 2018

Keolis, Pilotfish partner to use IoT tech in public transport operations

System will be used to collect technical data in real-time from the vehicles and from the driver's performance.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2018

The Boring Co. chosen to build Chicago Express Service

Plans to deliver 12-minute service from Downtown to O’Hare Airport using electric vehicles in underground tunnels.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2018

NJ TRANSIT looking to upgrade fare payment systems

Upgrades include the acceptance of mobile payment and open contactless bank cards, and contactless fare cards.

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News•by Staff•June 14, 2018

Siemens unveils new Velaro high-speed train

Running at about 186 miles per hour, the new high-speed train uses 30% less energy than previous Velaro models, which translates to average savings of 1,375 tons of CO2 a year.

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News•June 13, 2018

As China's rail transit systems boom, public-private partnerships face reckoning

The results have not always been positive, as cities grapple with inexperienced state-owned companies and inadequate risk management overrides prudent accounting.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2018

Oregon's Safety Oversight Program receives FTA certification

States must receive FTA certification by April 15, 2019 or new federal transit funds cannot be awarded.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2018

Amtrak Marks Positive Train Control Milestone

Subdivisions that serve the Amtrak Southwest Chief and California Zephyr are first to roll out, with full activation on BNSF routes expected by the end of August.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2018

APTA names winners of 2018 rail safety, security 'excellence' awards

The awards recognize public transportation organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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News•by Staff•June 13, 2018

HART lands $2.7M grant for TECO streetcar

Will support extending streetcar service hours, increase frequency, and provide free rides to customers for the next three years.

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News•by Staff•June 12, 2018

Utah Transit wins top honors at 2018 APTA International Rail Rodeo

The Rail Transit Team Achievement Award is given to the system with the highest rail operator and maintainer team combined score.

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