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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

MARTA to add fresh produce kiosks at four rail stations

The markets provide a convenient shopping alternative for fresh, affordable, and locally grown produce.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

Alstom, RATP complete test on autonomous stabling of a tram

The tram, by means of sensors (lidars), detects obstacles and reacts accordingly: reductions in speed, maximum service braking, or emergency braking as the case may be. It is also capable of situating itself on the site and recognizing its stabling point.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2017

APTA's Capitol Hill forum addresses benefits of public transportation investment

The forum comes as Trump's proposed budget would cut the US DOT's budget by $2.4 billion and severely impact the Capital Investment Grants and TIGER programs.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2017

Metro-North employees commended for saving colleague’s life

Jeff Ballard, a Brewster Yardmaster took his colleague’s pulse and recognized that he was having a heart attack.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2017

Dozens of teens storm BART train, rob passengers

The incident happened at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coliseum Station in Oakland aboard a Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2017

Sunrail explores other modes for proposed airport link

The high cost of heavy commuter rail trains is the reason for the debate.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2017

Alstom delivers first metro cars for additional Panama fleet

Alstom will also upgrade the existing signalling and power supply infrastructure, required to run the extended fleet with five cars per train.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

New York MTA expects new subway cars to begin service this year

Originally expected to be delivered in 2014, the first car from manufacturers Bombardier Transportation didn’t arrive in New York until September of last year.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2017

LILEE, Fluidmesh to demo, grow open platform capabilities for ‘Connected Rail’

The integration between the company's two solutions allows for a seamless switching between communication networks making it transparent for end-user applications that are sensitive to network latency.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2017

Calif. High-Speed Rail CEO announces departure

Jeff Morales was named CEO in May 2012 and will work closely with the authority’s board to ensure the smooth transition of a successor. He will remain on board until June 2.

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