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Videosby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Transport for London's Elizabeth Line Train Time Lapse

Time lapse showing an Elizabeth line train being build at Bombardier in Derby, England. The full-length trains will be able to accommodate 1,500 passengers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Amtrak to launch RFQ for redevelopment of Baltimore Penn Station

The solicitation is part of a larger corporate program focused on innovative strategies for sustainable financial performance and infrastructure reinvestment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

DC Metro GM outlines additional safety actions

Following the derailment at East Falls Church, Wiedefeld ordered a new round of inspections for all interlockings conducted by rail maintenance supervisors with track engineers participating.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

Grassroots movement to expand KC Streetcar moves forward

Supporters want to build on the momentum from the 2.2-mile starter line that launched in May and go south about 3.75 miles.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2016

N.Y. MTA unveils extensive track cleaning plan

Sustained effort to keep the tracks clean includes two-week track cleaning blitz at all 469 subway stations and new cleaning equipment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2016

FTA issues WMATA directive to correct systemic track safety problems

The report includes findings from FTA’s spring 2016 “Safety Blitz” assessment of Metrorail and details systemic deficiencies in the inspection, maintenance and repair of track that have contributed to or could have resulted in train derailments and other track-related incidents.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2016

Metra cancels 367 railcar RFP

The agency does anticipate, however, picking up a Virginia Railway Express option to purchase 21 railcars from Japanese rolling stock manufacturer Nippon Sharyo at an estimated cost of $2.5 million per car.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2016

NTSB briefs Congress on limited investigation of WMATA derailment

The train derailed at an interlocking about 50 feet from the East Falls Church station platform. Approximately 75 passengers were evacuated to the wayside and onto the station platform. The trailing truck of the fourth railcar and the leading truck from the fifth railcar derailed.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2016

SEPTA set to phase-in Silverliner V railcars through November

Also expects to have at least 40 railcars leased from other agencies, which should allow it to return to a regular schedule in about two months.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2016

WSP | PB clients win 5 TIGER grants

The awards focus on capital projects that generate economic development and improve access to reliable, safe and affordable transportation for communities, both urban and rural.

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