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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 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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News•by Staff•January 18, 2012

Cleveland RTA ridership up

December 2011 marked the eighth month in a row of increased ridership throughout the RTA system.

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News•by Staff•January 18, 2012

Calif.'s OCTA completes 'quiet zones' program

The program enhanced 52 railroad crossings and helped silence train horns for local communities.

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News•by Staff•January 18, 2012

INIT launches new manufacturing facility

Superior Quality Manufacturing, a joint venture with Simtech LLC, was established to produce a variety of electronic modules and devices featuring components such as computer boards and LED panels.

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News•by Staff•January 18, 2012

APTA: State of the public transportation industry

Melaniphy addressed the significant amount of investment that is required to address the backlog of capital needs ($78 billion) and to meet growing demand ($60 billion annually).

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