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News•by Staff•July 9, 2013

BART, unions reach agreement, resume service

Extending the current contracts for 30 days. Trains began running again last Friday.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2013

TriMet adds 13 transit apps

Now offers 58 free third-party apps. The transit system began releasing data to the public to create apps in 2005.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2013

Texas agencies beta testing fare payment app

DART officials say it should be available in the app store and on Google Play by mid-September.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2013

Up to 1,400 passengers rescued from GO Transit train

The train was stuck for several hours before the rescue efforts began.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2013

Bombardier recognizes sustainable suppliers

The evaluation process of the Bombardier jury focused on proactive initiatives, product innovation, social integrity and environmental stewardship as these elements provide added value to their business.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2013

Tutor Perini receives Amtrak tunnel contract

The project is intended to preserve an underground right-of-way for possible future expansion of rail service via two new tunnels underneath the Hudson River between New Jersey and Penn Station, New York.

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News•by Staff•July 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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News•by Staff•July 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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News•by Staff•July 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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News•by Staff•July 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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