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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Man struck dead on train tracks in Buffalo, N.Y.

During the investigation, it was determined that the man was laying on his back in the middle of the inbound side of a track on the south side, when a northbound train came down the track because the system was running on a single track.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Amtrak to launch new magazine in effort to rebrand

Will emphasize beautiful travel photography and long-form journalism to cast itself as an upscale brand and replace its current magazine, “Arrive,” which is more focused on celebrities, what’s-on content and regional destinations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Chicago's Metra to conduct 1-year fare study

California-based Four Nines Technologies’ scope of work includes determining opportunities and costs of potential fare structure changes and developing a model that can help Metra evaluate those potential changes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Alstom to supply new trainsets, railcars for Peru

The delivery of the 139 Metropolis cars is scheduled to be completed by 2019.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Maxwell Tech to supply energy storage for Beijing subway

Subway system will be the first project in Maxwell's multi-year partnership with China's largest rail vehicle manufacturer, China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

NYC Transit to shut down L train tunnel for 18 months

The decision to do the work under a full tunnel closure, instead of a one-track, three-year closure, was made based on a detailed operational review. The tunnel was severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Miami-Dade Transit set to unveil mobile payment app

The project will soon also bring together other transportation options, such as parking, ride share, bike share, public transit and taxis.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Quester Tangent signs deal to equip Chicago railcars

Will deliver train monitoring and diagnostic systems, networks and engineering services for Chicago Transit Authority’s new 7000 Series rail vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

GO Transit tells customers to brace for more rail service disruptions

Late last month, the agency changed the schedules for its Lakeshore West and East lines in preparation for the next phase of construction at Union Station. Since then, passengers have been complaining of delays, crowding and overheated cars.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

CHK Connectpoint unit launches real-time data dashboard

Santa Clara Valley (Calif.) Transportation Authority (VTA) is the first transit agency to utilize the new Connectpoint Dashboard, installed at the reception area of their headquarters for staff and visitors.

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