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News•by Staff•January 5, 2012

FRA awards Illinois $186M in high-speed rail funds

Will support a project that will extend construction of the corridor north to Joliet, allowing for 110-mph service along nearly 70% of the route. Once construction is complete, travelers can expect reductions of more than an hour in trip time and improved on-time performance.

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News•by Staff•January 5, 2012

FTA approves L.A. Metro light rail project

Issued a Record of Decision for the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project based on the agency's final environmental report. The 8.5-mile light rail will run between the Expo Line on Exposition Boulevard and the Metro Green Line.

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News•by Staff•January 5, 2012

ENSCO initiates corporate restructuring

To benefit the company's worldwide, rail engineering products and services business, the company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, ENSCO Rail Inc., which is also headquartered in Falls Church, Va.

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News•by Staff•January 5, 2012

Former N.Y. MTA chief speaks out

Jay H. Walder announced his departure for Hong Kong days after the authority unveiled a capital plan dependent on millions of dollars in still-to-be-approved federal grants. The capital budget is still underfunded by $10 billion.

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2012

MBTA proposal could raise fares, cut service

Officials stressed that details could change after a string of public hearings through February, however, after five-and-a-half years of staving off fare increases and maintaining or increasing services, they said change appears inevitable.

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News•by Staff•January 4, 2012

Report: Calif. high-speed rail should not be funded

Peer advisory group said legislature should refuse to authorize $2.7 billion in bond spending, expressing concerns over inadequate future funding and the lack of a final business plan.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2012

Amtrak to lead Pa. train station renovations

Project will address the rehabilitation of the passenger areas, including interior work to the waiting room, concourse, restrooms and hallways, and exterior work to stairways and platforms.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2012

Skanska awarded $347M Calif. rail extension contract

Will construct a 10-mile extension of the BART system to San Jose, Calif. The extension includes two stations, six at-grade crossings and two above-grade crossings.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2012

Honolulu rail projects approved for final design

The next step would be a full funding grant agreement.

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News•by Staff•January 3, 2012

FRA proposes train emergency system enhancements

New rule addresses passenger train emergency systems including vestibule doors, emergency lighting, signage and markings for emergency entrance and exit, and rescue access.

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