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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Wood to manage transit, rail ops for WSP | PB in Texas

She has broad experience in planning and designing transit projects throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Nevada senate approves bill that could advance Las Vegas light rail plan

The bill would give local officials new authority to seek tax hikes or federal grants to finance developments and explore the use of self-driving cars.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2017

MBTA budget targets reduced spending in three key areas

The budget that was approved unanimously by the Fiscal and Management Control Board directs T officials to find $1 million in savings from The Ride, $5 million from the commuter rail, and $8 million from bus maintenance.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2017

Stun gun incident causes stampede after NJ Transit train gets stuck in tunnel

This latest incident happened three weeks after the derailment of an Amtrak train at Penn Station and a week after a NJ Transit derailment shut down eight of 21 tracks there and disrupted travel in the region for days.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2017

Holt to lead railroad systems engineering at WSP | PB

He will be responsible for leadership, direction and management of engineering services for railroad and rail transit projects and will support the firm's related business initiatives across the country.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2017

Maryland Transit continues to have lowest number of serious crimes

The number of serious crimes reported on MTA's system has decreased from 388 in 2013 to 285 in 2014, 255 in 2015, and 240 in 2016.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2017

Honolulu's senate approves bill to extend tax for rail project

The state’s finance committee chair says the bill would generate $792 million, while also reducing the state’s administrative fee from 10% to 1%, which would create another $397 million, bringing the total of the bill to $1.2 billion in funding.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2017

Brookville completes Detroit's QLINE streetcar delivery early

The streetcars have been gradually undergoing testing in preparation for the forthcoming line opening.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2017

Vermont co. buys vintage railcars for commuter service

DART decided to dispose of the surplus rail diesel cars due to the expense of maintaining and finding parts for the equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2017

D.C. Metro fires 20 train, bus operators for policy violations

The employees were terminated for violating drug and alcohol abuse, and cell phone policies.

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