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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2012

L.A. Mayor looks to China as possible transit funding resource

During a trip to Asia in December, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa met with executives from a Chinese investment company, which officials said was arranged to explore alternative investment opportunities.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

January Issue Photo Highlights

A look at METRO's January issue in photos.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

Bombardier selects Maxwell ultracapacitors for energy storage

Will use the ultracapacitors as the energy storage element for its EnerGstor rail braking energy recuperation system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

Bay Area 'Clipper' card hits 1M Cubic smart cards

Participating operators include BART, San Francisco Muni, AC Transit, CalTrain, SamTrans, Santa Clara VTA and the Golden Gate Bus and Ferry system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

Study: Caution needed for headphone users on rail tracks

Rise in pedestrian incidents points to need for increased awareness of dangers of walking on or near train tracks.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

Va.-D.C. rail service to launch by end of year

The new launch date is nearly a year earlier than planned. Trip time between Norfolk and Washington should be about 4½ hours.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

DART shooting death spurs safety inquiry

The agency employs some 200 police officers to keep passengers safe, however, officials say passengers will see more security in ways that let police see more.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

2 D.C. Metro employees arrested for alleged theft

A Metro Transit police officer and a revenue technician were arrested by Metro Transit Police and charged with conspiring to commit theft from programs receiving federal funds.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

Tri-Rail fare card errors frustrate riders

The new, $14.8 million automated fare system has charged some passengers twice when they try to add money to their cards. Sometimes the validators have not scanned the cards at all.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2012

Chicago's RTA nixes federal funding campaign

Concerned board members did not support spending the money with the outlook so bleak for a federal highway and transit bill this year.

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