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News•by Staff•November 30, 2010

Amtrak to allow firearms on most trains

Under the policy, beginning Dec. 15, guns can be brought aboard trains that have checked baggage service. Gun owners must inform Amtrak officials 24 hours ahead of departure.

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Products•November 30, 2010

Rugged Notebook

The new Algiz XRW rugged notebook is a rugged laptop with a 10.1-inch widescreen featuring sunlight-readable MaxView screen technology, and a 2 GHz Intel Atom processor.

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Products•November 29, 2010

Printed Window Film

DigiGlass decorative window film has become the first Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) printed window film to achieve the U.K.’s Class “O” Fire Rating.

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News•by Staff•November 29, 2010

Amtrak California updates Website

The travel-friendly Website is loaded with features including an enhanced station directory using powerful search technology capabilities and an interactive map to locate train stations near specified destinations.

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News•by Staff•November 29, 2010

AECOM completes RSW acquisition

RSW is a 550-employee service provider to clients in key end markets, including hydro power and transmission and distribution, which will bolster the company's already strong portfolio of services, particularly in its global energy business.

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News•by Staff•November 29, 2010

Minn.'s Metro transit union balks at cell phone policy

The clash stems from two recent incidents, which ended up in arbitration following the disciplining of drivers.

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News•by Staff•November 24, 2010

Siemens to supply Germany, Thailand with railcars

Munich City Utilities has placed an order for 21 new C2 type underground trains worth about $247M. Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Co. Ltd. has placed a $56M order for 35 trailer cars for the Thai capital’s elevated rapid transit system, BTS Skytrain.

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News•by Staff•November 24, 2010

Alstom to supply $30M signaling system to China

Per the contract, Alstom is in charge of providing equipment and services of ATC subsystem, which is the core of Alstom’s Urbalis solution. Project teams from Alstom and CASCO will execute the project.

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News•by Staff•November 23, 2010

Study: Transportation options could reduce oil dependency

At a time when national transportation infrastructure policy is up for revision and improvement, the 19-member coalition also believes policy makers must take a fresh look at transportation.

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News•by Staff•November 22, 2010

Bombardier to supply 51 Talent 2 trains to Germany

Thirty-six new three-car and 15 four-car Talent 2 suburban trains will enter service beginning December 2013 in and around Leipzig on the "Mitteldeutsche S-Bahn" network.

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