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Articles•Cover Story•by Staff and News Reports•February 14, 2018

Fort Worth 'FLIRTs' with New Train Tech for Airport Link

The FLIRT 3 (Fast Light Innovative Regional Train) vehicles, built by Stadler Bussnang AG of Switzerland, are the first of this model type to operate in the U.S.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2018

Otto to manage WSP transportation operations across four states

Responsible for strategic business growth across the four states plus Western Missouri, and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2018

MTA honors 34 NYC Transit employees for heroism, service

NYCT President Andy Byford presented the annual Medals of Excellence to transit employees, including the Department of Subways, Department of Buses, and Staten Island Railway.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2018

Montreal's $6.3B light rail plan approved

The plan, which was first announced in January 2015, has been slightly changed and is expected to open by 2021.

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News•by Staff•February 13, 2018

Trans/Air announces passing of co-founder

C. Richard Lehnert Sr. started Trans/Air with his brother Ed in 1979 in Dallastown, Pa., to supply bus air conditioning to the newly developing people transportation industry.

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2018

FRA deputy administrator resigns over questions about 'outside work'

Heath Hall, a public relations professional and political consultant who served as a spokesman for a sheriff’s office in Mississippi, reportedly continued work at his public relations firm while also working for the FRA.

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2018

Md. shuts down entire subway system for emergency repairs

After weekend inspections, it was determined the entire system will need to remain closed for up to four weeks.

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News•by Staff•February 12, 2018

President releases $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan

Allocates $100 billion for a grant competition with preference given to applicants that raise revenue such as taxes, fees or tolls, and would limit federal help to 20% of new money generated.

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Articles•February 12, 2018

Q&A with APTA Chair and JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.

METRO Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Ford about his APTA initiatives and federal funding, as well as the JTA’s autonomous vehicle test track, which launched in December.

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News•by Staff•February 9, 2018

Calif. awards Metrolink $10.5M to bolster safety, service reliability

The State Rail Assistance program provides California’s commuter and intercity rail agencies with supplemental revenue that they can use to improve rail service in various ways.

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