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News•by Staff•May 16, 2013

Updated: Calif. Sprinter light rail system to resume service

Follows the completion of extensive safety testing, the review of replacement parts, and inspections of the overall vehicle and railroad infrastructure by the FRA and the California Public Utilities Commission.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2013

Honolulu light rail announces art program

Will highlight work created by artists who have a strong understanding of and affinity for Hawaii’s history and culture. The art will be displayed at the 21 stations along the rail route and at the train control center in Waipahu.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2013

Report: Reduction in driving likely to continue in U.S.

The Millennial generation is leading the change in transportation trends. Sixteen to 34-year-olds drove a whopping 23% fewer miles on average in 2009 than in 2001 — the greatest decline in driving of any age group.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2013

Seattle expands smart card purchase options

More than 120 retail stores just joined the 40 transit agency venues that sell ORCA cards. Prior to ORCA, regional transit agencies each had their own tickets, passes and paper transfers.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2013

CapMetro offers new pass for younger travelers

The card, designed for students 6 to18, acts as a transit pass and offers discounts at local destinations such as restaurants and cinemas.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•May 15, 2013

May 2013 in Pictures

A look at METRO's May 2013 issue.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•May 15, 2013

April 2013 Issue Highlights

A look at METRO's April 2013 issue.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2013

Kawasaki celebrates 25 years of manufacturing in N.Y.

During the past quarter-century, the manufacturer has sustained hundreds of jobs, while producing more than 2,500 railcars at its plant, which sits in the heart of the Northeast Corridor. Kawasaki is currently working on the next generation of the 7 line subway cars that will be supplied to New York City Transit.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2013

Siemens acquires Invensys Rail

Invensys will be integrated into the rail automation business of the Mobility and Logistics Division. Former Invensys Rail President and CEO John Paljug will become head of Siemens U.S. Rail Automation business, headquartered in New York, N.Y. More than 500 Invensys employees will be joining Siemens Rail Automation.

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News•by Staff•May 15, 2013

Alstom to supply China rail with $36M traction system

According to the contract, Alstom and its local joint venture SATEE will provide traction systems equipped with OPTONIX, its latest technology for the Chinese market, for 174 metro cars of Nanjing metro line 4.

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