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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2014

FRA's Szabo announces resignation

Effective at the end of the year, will depart his Federal Railroad Administrator post and join the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 5, 2014

NYCT Nostalgia Trains Mark Subways' 110th Anniversary

NYCT Nostalgia Trains Mark Subways' 110th Anniversary

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2014

17 transportation ballot measures approved

Successful initiatives include a measure in Alameda County, Calif., where voters approved an increase in the current transportation sales tax from half a cent to a full penny on the dollar for 30 years. A measure to improve public transit in Tampa Bay, Fla, was again defeated.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Detroit's M-1 taps Czech supplier for streetcars

The value of the contract with the Inekon Group is expected to be approximately $30 million for six separate custom coaches that will feature both regulatory compliance and customer comfort.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Bombardier partners to develop, manufacture Innovia vehicles

Rapid urbanization and an increase in air travel have created a fast growing market for urban feeder systems and airport transit solutions in China. The company will team with CSR Nanjing Puzhen for the venture.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2014

Chinese group wins Mexico high-speed rail project

Mexico's government said on Monday the 130-mile line would cost $3.74 billion, including the build cost and five years of operation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2014

Cubic integrates oti NFC tech into NextWave mobile mass transit platform

Less than half the size of a standard car key fob, oti's WAVE device uses the audio jack as an easy and cost-effective way to add NFC capability to smartphones or tablet, including Apple iPhones, iPads, and Android-based mobile devices.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2014

Quick thinking N.Y. trackmen save co-worker's life

Hoi-Shan Leung tripped during a track-replacement project and was knocked unconscious when his head slammed onto a railroad tie. With an arm and leg dangling between two ties, his co-workers sprang into action, grabbing and hoisting their colleague up to safety.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2014

HART taps Interim CEO Eagan as permanent pick

HART hired Katharine Eagan in 2009 as Chief of Service Development, directing service planning and scheduling, as well as marketing and community relations. During those years she helped build ridership, implement unique and targeted marketing promotions, and promote strategic route planning.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2014

L.A. Metro's VYCON system reducing energy consumption

The Red Line Westlake/MacArthur Park Subway station is realizing nearly 20% in energy consumption. Based on the data obtained so far, it is estimated an annual savings of 541 megawatt hours, enough to provide power to 100 average California homes.

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