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News•by Staff•March 26, 2018

Bombardier secures Maryland Transit rail services contract

The scope of work includes operations; maintenance of a fleet of diesel locomotives and commuter railcars; customer service; station and facility maintenance; and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the portion of the Brunswick Line owned by MTA.

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News•by Staff•March 22, 2018

Bombardier contracted to extend Phoenix airport people mover

The contract is valued at approximately $305 million and includes options for three additional vehicles as well as for various vehicle retrofits and upgrades.  

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News•by Staff•March 21, 2018

Siemens, partners deliver automated peoplemover for Frankfurt Airport

The company will deliver 12 fully automated two-car trains equipped with GoA4 Communication Based Train Control Trainguard MT CBTC, the track work equipment, the station platform doors, communication system, depot equipment, and the power supply system.

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News•by Staff•March 21, 2018

Pittsburgh, Las Vegas show unprecedented usage of transit interactive kiosks

CHK America's Connectpoint® Interactive Kiosks can access real-time arrival information and plan their trip within the transit system while also being able to incorporate first and last mile choices  personal car use, bicycle, or walking.

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News•by Staff•March 21, 2018

Alstom delivers Australia's first fully automated metro trains

The first three of 22 six-car trains have been delivered to the Sydney Metro Trains Facility at Rouse Hill and are being tested over the coming months.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2018

FRA taking proactive approach to help railroads meet PTC requirement

At the direction of Secretary Elaine L. Chao, the FRA is taking a proactive approach to ensure railroads acquire, install, test, and fully implement certified PTC systems in time to meet the congressional interim deadline of Dec. 31, 2018.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2018

Despite federal uncertainty, N.C. light rail project optimistic about funding

Half of the Durham-Orange light rail’s cost — totaling over a billion dollars — is expected to come from the federal government.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2018

L.A. Metro launches pilot program for SBE, DBE, and DVBE firms

The $1.3 million Contractor Development and Bonding Program will enable qualified entrepreneurs to successfully compete for construction-related contracts.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2018

Mass., Hawaii attain FTA State Safety Oversight certification

There are 30 states that must obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019. Four states have already met the deadline: Ohio, Minnesota, Utah, and the District of Columbia.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2018

Las Vegas Monorail unveils Google Pay mobile ticketing

The Monorail now offers riders the ability to quickly and easily purchase fares online and use their phone at the fare gates for immediate transit access to everything along the Las Vegas Strip.

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