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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Alstom to develop Spanish third rail signaling

The project is part of a framework agreement signed by the company and Spanish railway infrastructure manager Adif last November to carry out research and development projects at Adif's Railway Technology Center in Málaga.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Bombardier shows signaling, rolling stock at Rail-Tech

Visitors in Amersfoort, Netherlands are getting the chance to experience first-hand, how the latest rail control and signaling systems work, such as the Interfolo 550 ERTMS regional solution, the latest EBI Switch point machine and EBI Track train detection systems, and Bombardier’s rail control application for stabling yards.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Denver RTD rail line honored for innovation

West Rail Line project named one of the most significant construction projects of 2012 by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

STV names Amodei head of T&I division's Northeast region

With more than 25 years of professional experience, Richard Amodei has been responsible for the pursuit and performance of several major projects, including the Delaware River Port Authority's $1.5 billion Glassboro-to-Camden light rail line.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Caltrain, Calif. HSRA strike financing deal for electrification

Will clarify the timeline for commuter train electrification between San Francisco and San Jose. The CHSRA board of directors approved an MOU with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board to enhance the rail tracks to accommodate future high-speed rail service.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Masabi secures $2.8M in funding

The company also announced the opening of its New York office and the hiring of Josh Robin as VP, strategy and business development, North American operations.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Planned Florida streetcar system approved

The 2.7-mile Fort Lauderdale electric streetcar system, called "The Wave," will operate in part via overhead electrical wires in some areas and by battery power in others

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

Experts: Plan affordable housing along N.C. rail corridor

At a meeting held by Triangle Transit to talk about the future of affordable housing along a planned rail corridor, presenters said light rail projects around the country have shown it is important to start early to procure affordable housing nearby.

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News•by Staff•March 20, 2013

MTA subway worker trapped in tunnel rescued

A construction worker on the Second Avenue project who was stuck in mud up to his waist in a 75-foot-deep tunnel was freed in a four-hour rescue that involved more than 100 emergency workers. The worker, who was conscious, was taken to a hospital.

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News•by Staff•March 19, 2013

Report: American infrastructure gets D-plus grade

Six sectors — solid waste, drinking water, wastewater, roads, bridges and rail — each experienced incremental improvements since the last assessment. America’s rail sector saw the largest improvement, moving from a C-minus to a C-plus.

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