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News•by Staff•February 5, 2015

China in talks to sell U.S. high-speed trains, officials say

China's leaders have been promoting the country's fast rail technologies in meetings with foreign politicians as they seek to move the country's exports up the value chain, and Chinese companies are building high-speed rail networks in Turkey and Venezuela.

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News•by Staff•February 5, 2015

Deal to bring wireless network to Chicago subway reached

T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint have collectively agreed to fund the entire upgrade related to the design and construction of a next-generation Distributed Antenna System capable of supporting the latest 4G wireless networks and mobile devices on the Chicago Transit Authority's system.

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News•by Staff•February 5, 2015

Wabtec acquires Railroad Controls LP

The company's capabilities include installation of grade crossing warning signals, wayside and interlocking signals, as well as positive train control-related equipment.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2015

China demands recompense after Mexico suspends rail project

Mexican budget minister Luis Videgaray said that the “indefinite suspension” was the result of falling oil prices and the need to cut public spending.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2015

DCTA 'Rail Trail' enters Phase 2

The agency is working with the City of Lewisville on its Long Range Planning for Vision 2025, which incorporates the DCTA Rail Trail that will help provide access to recreational opportunities and other municipally owned trails and provide a safe, affordable transportation alternative for local travel.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2015

Alstom's Régiolis train reaches major milestone

The train has already covered one million kilometers (approximately 622,000 miles) less than one year after entering service back in April 2014. This symbolic milestone coincides with its entry into commercial service in the Pays-de-la-Loire region.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2015

Metro-North crash kills 6, injures 12

The train out of Grand Central Terminal was going northbound on the Harlem line when it struck a Jeep Cherokee that was stopped on the tracks when the railroad crossing gates came down on top of it. The driver got out to look at the back of the car, then got back in and drove forward when the train struck the Jeep, pushing it about 10 train-car lengths up the track.

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News•by Staff•February 4, 2015

Lack of PTC could force Amtrak to leave Kansas City

Michelle Teel of the Missouri Department of Transportation testified in Washington last week, saying that Missouri pays for Amtrak service and the state doesn't have the $20 million it needs for PTC, adding that the department struggles to even get the $9 million it needs to operate Amtrak.

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News•by Staff•February 3, 2015

MBTA rail struggles during record snowfall, cold

All T subway lines experienced delays early Tuesday and shuttle buses had to replace some Green Line trolleys, the report said.

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News•by Staff•February 3, 2015

Calif. rail extension enters environmental study phase

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority are initiating an environmental study for the proposed construction of an approximately six-mile extension of BART from the now under-construction Berryessa BART Station in San Jose to Santa Clara. The project is planned to include four stations: the Alum Rock, Downtown San Jose, Diridon and Santa Clara Stations.

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