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News•by Staff•November 12, 2015

Florida express rail service unveils branding

All Aboard Florida, developer of the only privately-owned and operated passenger rail service in the U.S., introduced Brightline, the express train travel service that will connect the major cities of south and central Florida along a 235-mile route.

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News•by Staff•November 12, 2015

Cleveland RTA's Calabrese named 'Public Official of the Year'

Recognized by Governing Magazine, the Public Officials of the Year program is in its 24th year and honors the most outstanding leaders in state and local government who exemplify the ideals of public service.

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Videos•by Staff•November 11, 2015

360-Degree View of London Crossrail Locomotive Journey through Tunnel

The construction locomotives are used to carry people and materials through the tunnels. This gives passengers a unique opportunity to explore Crossrail's recently completed tunnels 130 feet below ground.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2015

Alstom wins lucrative Indian locomotive contract

he total contract is worth about $3.2 billion and includes the set-up of a plant at Madhepura (Bihar state) and two maintenance depots at Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh state) and Nagpur (Maharashtra state).

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2015

Cincinnati begins live streetcar track testing

While officials considered Tuesday's test successful, there were two instances of possibly blown gaskets that will require adjustment in the electrical delivery system. Testing will continue this week.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2015

FRA releases options to guide future Northeast Corridor investment

The Tier 1 Draft EIS includes alternative visions for investment in the NEC. The visions range from maintaining the current level of investment and service to significant investment that would dramatically increase rail’s role in transportation for the Northeast.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2015

D.C. Metro considers food sales, alcohol ads to raise revenue

Some Metro board members sounded less than enthusiastic about the idea, saying that selling food in stations will invite people to eat on trains and platforms, the report said.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2015

Siemens wins $118M SEPTA electric locomotive contract

The modern electric locomotives will replace an aging locomotive fleet to support SEPTA’s efforts to expand capacity and provide more efficient and reliable service for its ridership along SEPTA’s regional rail lines.

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News•by Staff•November 10, 2015

New York to lose $95M in recently passed House transportation bill

The House amendment to eliminate the High Density States Program would funnel the money into the competitive Bus Grant program that every state is eligible for.

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News•by Staff•November 10, 2015

Taking public transportation instead of driving linked with better health

Commuting by public transportation is linked to a lower risk of having high blood pressure, diabetes, and overweight than commuting by car or bike.

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