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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2012

N.C. CATS, freights reach rail agreement

The lease agreement outlines the operating and construction parameters along the 2.7-mile segment, such as fair rental value of the property, construction plan review, lease negotiation and other expenses, and an adjustment for anticipated future appreciation of the leased property.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2012

PB wins 2 UK rail contracts

The contracts, worth $12.8 million, have been awarded by HS2 Ltd. under its Professional Services Framework.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2012

London cable car system may not be ready for Olympics

The 1,000-yard gondola lift line crosses the River Thames in east London and is planned to be both a commuter route and a tourist attraction.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2012

2012 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference show highlights: Part 2

The final day featured info-packed sessions on coordinating paratransit service, sustainability, technology, a lively show floor and interactive safety sessions.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

New Orleans transit tests real-time bus tracking

The beta version for estimated time of arrival/real-time tracking, launched for consumer testing, lets riders subscribe to get real time status updates and alerts delivered to their mobile devices for their preferred routes and transit stops.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

D.C. Metro launches bike and ride facility

The new Bike & Ride — the first of its kind for Metro — is a 2,400-square foot, secure, enclosed parking structure. It features bright LED lighting, security cameras, an emergency callbox, card-controlled access, and a bike repair stand equipped with a variety of tools for the convenience of riders who may need to make quick bicycle repairs.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

METRO publisher promoted to VP

Frank Di Giacomo’s new title is part of the changes brought on by METRO parent Bobit Business Media’s recent acquisition of Newport Business Media.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

Sound Transit completes $1.9B Seattle rail tunnel link

There are now twin tunnels running 3.1 miles between downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. The contractor team, JCM U-Link Joint Venture, mined two tunnels about a mile long between the site of the future Capitol Hill Station and downtown Seattle. The project is about halfway complete and scheduled to open in 2016.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

Bombardier-supplied Atlanta airport APM expands

System at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport first opened in September 1980. Since opening, the system has seen fleet expansions, extensions to the international concourse, two generations of replacement vehicles and numerous system upgrades.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

L.B. Foster to sell railway securement business

Acquired the shipping systems division as part of its acquisition of Portec Rail Products Inc. in December 2010.

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