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News•by Staff•July 5, 2012

Nevada DOT considers rail crossing improvements

According to recent reports, the move comes amid criticism that it's taken too long to make improvements.

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News•by Staff•July 5, 2012

Bombardier signs Chinese tram tech agreement

Under the agreement, will provide CSR Puzhen with a 10-year license to manufacture and sell 100% low-floor trams with technology in China, including Hong Kong and Macao.

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News•by Staff•July 5, 2012

Peer-reviewed high-speed rail study released

The researchers believe one of the reasons the U.S. continues to lack a firm HSR policy framework is that advocates have not developed a few key, compelling arguments that politicians can coalesce behind to push for HSR development.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2012

FRA proposes rule on rail emergency preparedness

Based on recommendations from General Passenger Safety Task Force. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposed rule by Aug. 27, 2012.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2012

Environmental study planned for Northeast Corridor

Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential passenger rail improvements between Washington, D.C. and Boston.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2012

Chicago Transit adds 5000-series railcars to line

Will continue to be added throughout the summer until the entire Green Line fleet is replaced. 5000-series cars will then be added to other lines.

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News•by Staff•July 3, 2012

L.A. light rail project passes environmental guidelines

The action is an important prerequisite for Metro to begin final design of the nearly two-mile underground light rail line in Downtown L.A. and for the agency to seek federal funding to help build it.

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News•by Staff•July 2, 2012

Siemens looks to extend Calif. plant

Has invested $50 million in the last five years at its French Road plant and also purchased 20 adjacent acres as a manufacturing site for high-speed rail trains.

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News•by Staff•July 2, 2012

Wabtec to supply Denver PTC equipment

Several units will provide the equipment for the cars: Wabtec Passenger Transit (brakes and couplers), Wabtec Railway Electronics (PTC equipment), Bach-Simpson (event recorders) and Vapor Stone (doors).

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News•by Staff•July 2, 2012

Feds unveil $29M in veteran transportation grants

The grants will support 64 projects in 33 states and the Northern Mariana Islands

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