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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2013

BART, unions back to bargaining table after lawsuit

Attempting to resolve a dispute over a contract provision that included a family medical leave clause, which the agency says it cannot afford. Unions are not ruling out the option of a third strike.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2013

APTA: Extend the commuter tax benefit

President and CEO Michael Melaniphy issued a statement urging Congress to vote to extend the commuter tax benefit, which is set to expire on Dec. 31.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2013

6 public-private teams compete to build Md. light rail

In late 2014 or early 2015, MDOT / MTA will select a preferred partner and recommend the final agreement to the Board of Public Works for their review and approval. Construction could begin in spring 2015.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2013

Photo exhibit gives N.Y. subway-goers cool views

Photographer Navid Baraty had his camera strapped to his wrist, as he leaned out windows, and on ledges, gaining a view that that gives a new perspective on our role as city dwellers, navigating traffic and getting around the city.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Alstom to upgrade Italian rail signaling

Contract worth approximately $165M for the consortium, with Alstom’s share worth approximately $110M. The project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Chicago Transit to stop cleaning railcars during day

Trains will be cleaned only on the midnight shifts starting at the first of the year, because the CTA is eliminating all morning and mid-afternoon jobs for car servicer positions, which was part of the agency’s ex-offenders program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

TTC launches free Wi-Fi at 2 subway stations

BAI Canada is paying the transit agency $25 million over 20 years for the rights to install and operate the network.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Bombardier, Alstom unveil new Montreal railcars

The Société de transport de Montréal has ordered 468 of the new-generation cars, with deliveries expected to continue until 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

FRA issues safety advisory on speed restriction compliance

Recommendations include having railroad operators review the circumstances of the Metro-North derailment with their operating employees and provide instruction to employees on the importance of compliance with maximum authorized train speed limits.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Ottawa light rail to use automated fare system for stations

Will use turnstiles for major stations and replace Transpo personnel with computer help stations that will offer basic transit tips and let riders speak to an attendant.

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