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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

AHSRA: Obama must set up White House office on HSR

The nonprofit advocacy organization is dedicated to creating and sustaining a clean and energy-efficient advanced national high-speed rail system in the U.S.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

Bombardier's train control technology approved in Spain

This is the first approval of an AVE S-130 train equipped with the Bombardier onboard European Train Control System rail control technology.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

Caltrain: Electrification will reduce debt load

A modern, electric-powered railroad will provide quicker, more frequent service, which will attract more riders and generate more revenue. Revenue is projected to increase 49 percent by 2019, while operating costs remain flat.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

TransLink restructures, cuts costs

Beginning in 2009, 96 positions have been eliminated at TransLink or its operating companies, including six executives.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

Hampton Roads ends free cars, health insurance

Nineteen employees, including several vice presidents, have been getting the perk. The employees who received no-premium health insurance plans will now pay the same amount as other HRT employees.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

Chicago's Metra to end Wi-Fi

Agency says it is too expensive and technologically challenging.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2010

Utah Transit Authority to withhold bonus payments

After criticism over high salaries, the agency plans to cancel bonus payments this spring.

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News•by Staff•April 26, 2010

Princeton looking to integrate bus system with larger transit

Pooling the resources of Tiger Transit, the Borough’s FreeB jitney shuttle, and New Jersey Transit could link much of the town and region, and provide access to communities facing a transportation shortfall.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2010

L.A. Metro Board supports 30/10 initiative

The 30/10 initiative, first proposed by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, would seek federal assistance to build within the next decade a series of light rail, subway and rapid bus projects throughout Los Angeles County.

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News•by Staff•April 23, 2010

AHSRA urges Congress to act on volcanic threat

Alliance president, Eric C. Peterson, noted the important role Europe's high-speed rail service played in helping to reduce the full impact of aviation disruptions brought on by volcanic ash in the atmosphere.

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