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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

D.C. Metro to test use of 'curtain grouting' on Red Line tunnel

Red Line service had to be suspended in two separate areas due to arcing insulators caused by water infiltration during the morning commute.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

Omnitrans selects Metrolink vet to lead new rail department

Trischelle Baysden will lead the new rail department as the transit agency prepares to launch Arrow passenger rail service in 2020, connecting Redlands and San Bernardino.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Metra to purchase new, modern seating based on customer feedback

Metra to purchase new, modern seatsCustomer feedback results in additional design enhancements

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

L.B. Foster signs distribution deal with Knorr-Bremse

Will distribute L.B. Foster’s wheel flange lubrication systems for rail vehicles in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South Africa.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

L.A. Metro to launch bolstered police presence in July

The five-year, multi-agency approach includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department and Long Beach Police Department.             

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Toronto Transit Commission wins APTA's top transit agency award

Named Outstanding Public Transportation System for 2017, the TTC last won the award in 1986.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

2 French cities launch Masabi JustRide SDK mobile payment app

The SDK allows Masabi’s strategic partner Keolis to incorporate mobile ticketing into existing travel information, booking, and planning apps, greatly improving the travel experience in these cities.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Sound Transit secures $88M loan for light rail ops, maintenance facility

The credit agreement is the first of its kind in the nation in supporting four separate Sound Transit projects. It is expected to yield regional taxpayers long-term savings of between $200 million and $300 million in reduced borrowing costs.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Tesla's Elon Musk eyeing high-speed line to Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Line to O'Hare wouldn't utilize standard trains, but instead would offer smaller-sized passenger cars that would leave more frequently and travel at speeds of up to 125 mph via an "electric sled" propulsion technology.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Amtrak names new president/CEO

To ensure a smooth transition, Richard Anderson will serve in a co-CEO capacity with current CEO Wick Moorman through Dec. 31, 2017, at which time Moorman will become an advisor to the company.

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