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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Progress made in BART strike talks

The transit system and union workers made progress in talks that began Tuesday evening and are expected to resume Wednesday afternoon. However, workers are on strike for a third consecutive day. The unions want a 5% raise each year over the next three years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

OLI, FRA award $200K in safety education grants

Twelve state programs across the U.S. are recognized. Projects receiving funds include a team effort among four states to place billboards along highways near major rail corridors that caution drivers against using any electronic devices while driving.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Amtrak loses power to hold freight accountable for delays

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington threw out a law passed to enforce a requirement that freight trains give priority to passenger trains on tracks they share.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Bombardier introduces very high-speed train

The first train unit will now begin homologation test runs on the rail line between Genoa and Savona, which is also connected to the Bombardier Vado Ligure site. Regular passenger service is expected for early 2015.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

N.C. DOT begins rail safety improvement projects

Part of the Piedmont Improvement Program, supported by a $520 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 grant. Will enhance safety for train travelers, motorists and pedestrians, while laying the foundation for a higher-performing freight and passenger rail network.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Chicago Red Line project making progress

Reconstruction project is among more than $1 billion in investment Mayor Emanuel has directed to improving the Red Line, the backbone of the CTA rail system, providing more than one-third of rail ridership.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

MTA, Metro-North unveils Grand Central mobile app

Seamlessly integrates real-time Metro-North train status and track updates, along with the definitive guide to Grand Central’s retail, dining and event locations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

NJ Transit unveils light rail vehicle prototype

To address the need for increased capacity, NJ Transit partnered with Kinkisharyo International LLC and Twenty-First Century Rail Corp. to find an innovative, cost-effective solution that would not significantly impact the system’s infrastructure or require a costly investment in new railcars.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Oregon transit systems partner to streamline visitor travel

The service, called Connector Alliance, improves connections between communities in adjacent counties and has resulted in the implementation of a new visitor pass program this summer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2013

AC Transit carries thousands of extra riders during BART strike

Operators made 99% of their schedule runs without a hitch despite uncommonly long lines of riders at bus stops and having to maneuver packed coaches through heavily congested roadways. Meanwhile, the talks between ATU Local 192 and AC Transit management continue.

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