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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2015

FRA ramps up campaign to address nationwide grade crossing safety

The first phase of the effort calls upon local law enforcement agencies to show a greater presence at grade crossings, issue citations to drivers that violate rules of the road at crossings and consider rapid implementation of best practices for grade crossing safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2015

S.C. city seeking elevated transit line bids

The first phase of the plan would construct a four-mile section elevated guideway above a section of abandoned railroad tracks. The first section of the elevated railway could connect Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research campus with downtown Greenville.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2015

Former MBTA chief: System fix, expansion 'tall order'

Rich Davey said plans for a $2.2 billion commuter rail extension and fixing the system without raising new taxes will be difficult.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2015

MBTA considers options to compensate riders for snow woes

One option included offering one week of free fares throughout the system ($6 million in lost revenue).

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Allison,Cummins hybrid-electric system recieves CARB certification

Allows sales of model year 2015 Allison H 40/50 EP™ hybrid propulsion system paired with the Cummins ISB6.7 and ISL9 diesel-electric hybrid engines for transit buses and coaches.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Train engineer in Metrolink derailment crash dies

The death of train engineer Glenn Steele, 62, marks the first fatality in the Feb. 24 crash in which a Metrolink train struck a truck stopped on the Ventura County Line tracks and derailed, injuring 28.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Silverado Stages names new CEO

John Busskohl has been an executive in the motorcoach and bus industry for the past 24 years and has managed large, multi-market organizations for most of that time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Calif.'s Metrolink puts PTC into revenue service demo mode

With this latest accomplishment, Metrolink remains on track to become the nation’s first passenger rail system to have a fully implemented, interoperable PTC system in place.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Alstom to supply signalling, infrastructure for Cairo metro line

The company’s shares in these contracts are worth around $90 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2015

Bridj to launch D.C. service

While Founder Matt George is interested in connecting Capitol Hill, K Street and Dupont Circle, it’s not yet clear if those will be the neighborhoods Bridj starts with. The start-up is encouraging interested customers to request specific routes on its website

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