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News•by Staff•April 26, 2011

Alstom awarded $106M Indian contract

Company received its first rolling stock contract in India in 2010 by Chennai Metro Rail for the supply of 168 cars, with the first deliveries planned for the end of 2012.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2011

FTA awards Minnesota $474M for light rail

The 11-mile Central Corridor light rail line, which includes 18 new stations, 31 new rail cars and a new vehicle maintenance facility in St. Paul, is scheduled to open in 2014.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2011

Chinese high-speed train safety under scrutiny

Last week, the new leadership at the Railways Ministry announced that the top speed of all trains was being decreased from about 218 mph to 186 to enhance safety.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2011

TOD group releases Portland, Ore. strategic plan

Evaluates existing conditions around Portland, classifies station areas and corridors based on their readiness to support TOD, offers guidelines for phasing of TOD program work and discusses future activities and funding strategies.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2011

Miami-Dade Transit director stepping down

Harpal Kapoor is leaving his position after failing to restore federal funds that were suspended since last November.

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News•by Staff•April 25, 2011

U. Tenn. students concerned about proposed trolley changes

The proposal calls for adding a new line, linking to the Knoxville Station Transit Center and eliminating late-night rides on Fridays and Saturdays, which some believe has the potential to create a harmful situation for students.

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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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