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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2011

Shanghai subway train collision injures 260 people

Train rammed into back of another locomotive after signaling fault, adding to concerns that the pace of China's rail expansion may undermine safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2011

Report: More transportation upgrades needed for economic recovery

The economic recession has only provided a temporary respite from the growing congestion problem, according to a new study. When the economic growth returns, the average commuter is estimated to see an additional three hours of delay by 2015 and 7 hours by 2020.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2011

MARTA reports $2.3B in unfunded maintenance needs

Even a possible sales tax increase next year will not be enough to fund a $6 billion wish list of transportation projects. However, an increase in the portion of Atlanta sales tax that can be used for transit funding may help.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Wireless mobile columns

Stertil-Koni’s new Earthlift Wireless Mobile Column Lift features a variable speed controller and a self-regenerating power supply that significantly increases productivity by reducing the time a lift spends offline charging.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Dual-headed LED flashlight

The TP-9355 Dual-Max, a cordless, multi-function, dual-headed LED flashlight, features a high-flux blue light LED on one end for fluorescent leak detection and a high-flux white light LED on the opposite end for general component inspection.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Web surveillance platform

WebView, an open web-based platform for fixed surveillance, can connect to IP cameras, DVRs, NVRs and video servers from different vendors and access all components from a single browser.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Snap-in panel-mount connectors

Binder-USA has expanded the Series 620 snap-in panel-mount receptacles to now offer dip solder contacts. This addition is made in response to the high demand of lightweight snap-in style connectors.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Outdoor camera

The CA Wedge camera conquers rain and high-power pressure washing thanks to an envelope designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and prevent condensation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

Study: U.S. high-speed rail can work, needs fresh approach

Recommends prioritizing corridors with demonstrated markets, such as the Northeast and California, and exploring alternative management and financing arrangements, including separating infrastructure development from rail operations and forming public-private partnerships.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

N.Y. awarded nearly $150M for Amtrak corridor

Will upgrade high-speed and intercity passenger rail service on the Empire Corridor to increase capacity and reliability, while reducing delays and travel time on several Amtrak routes, including the Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Adirondack, and Ethan Allen Express.

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