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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Rep. DeFazio speaks to U. of Oregon bicycle planning class

Said it is important to shift the public's focus to alternative modes of transportation, such as bicycles and high-speed rail lines, by directing arguments for change toward the people who are likely to listen.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2011

Public transit celebrates Earth Day

Currently, public transportation in the U.S. saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline, according to APTA.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

New Chicago Transit Authority chief named

Forrest Claypool served two terms as Cook County Commissioner where he spearheaded whistleblower legislation to help crack down on fraud, led the fight against waste and excessive taxes, and championed healthcare reforms that are making primary care more accessible to Cook County residents.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

Boston's T to offer commuter rail info app

Plans to launch apps in late May providing commuter rail passengers with real-time info on train arrivals.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

Honolulu rail project GM says costs lower than expected

In addition to revenues from the general excise tax, now expected to be $3.3 billion over the next 20 years, the project shaved off $200 million from the cost officials reported in a financial plan submitted to the Federal Transit Administration.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

Sacramento to unveil Green Line by August

New light rail extension includes 1.1 miles of new track and two new stations. The project, which was originally scheduled to open this spring, is estimated to cost $44.4 million and serve about 3,200 daily round-trip passengers.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2011

American Railcar: Ohio Castings plant to restart production

Company is one-third owner of Ohio Castings, which provides access to railcar castings at a favorable price, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

Alstom to equip Italian high-speed rail

Will install a traffic management signal system connecting the Bologna-Florence and Bologna-Milan High Speed lines for approximately $40.7 million.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

Amtrak looks to rail fans for security help

Soliciting through a "neighborhood watch style program" the efforts of people who are already watching the trains to keep an eye on suspicious activity on trains and around stations and tracks.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

Rail Safety group to provide PTC support for CN

Services will include technical support and assistance for completion and submission of FRA-required PTC documentation and supporting evidence in support of system certification. RSC is performing similar services for several other freight and commuter railroad clients.

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