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News•by Staff•January 24, 2012

Honolulu rail revenue higher than expected

The City and County of Honolulu's rail agency collected $49.02 million from the surcharge for the rail project for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2011, which was $12.08 million more than the $36.94 million projected.

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News•by Staff•January 24, 2012

Ansaldo STS wins Turkey, UAE contracts

The orders to supply rail signaling, automation and telecommunications systems total around $132.6 million.

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News•by Staff•January 24, 2012

D.C. Metro transit workers accused of theft seeking plea deal

Two employees accused of stealing thousands of dollars in fares are negotiating a possible plea deal, according to court papers. The agency has hired an accounting firm to review the agency’s revenue center and the processes used to handle the money.

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News•by Staff•January 24, 2012

N.Y. subway crime jumps 16% in 2011

Rise fueled primarily by thefts of personal electronics. Police have added 243 new officers to patrol the subways.

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News•by Staff•January 24, 2012

Md. group votes for busway over light rail for corridor

Citing affordability and timing, the Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to recommend a busway over light rail, which it endorsed in 2009.

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News•by Staff•January 23, 2012

TÜV Rheinland makes acquisition

Expands the scope of its services in signaling and safety consulting, particularly in positive train control and communications-based train control.

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News•by Staff•January 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 Galleries•by Staff•January 19, 2012

January Issue Photo Highlights

A look at METRO's January issue in photos.

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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 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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