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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Faiveley, Bombardier win Toronto Tramway contract

Will supply brake system, doors and air conditioning units. Part of the equipment will be delivered to the Bombardier Transport factory in Ontario between December 2010 and January 2011.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Calif. high-speed rail group releases online survey

The survey asks for feedback on the authority's current Website, gauges people's familiarity with the high-speed train project and gives them the chance to express a preference about how they would like to receive news about the project.

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Gannett Fleming wins award for MUNI facility

Innovative project demonstrates that extreme space conservation with provisions for future upgrade to electrification control is possible. Multiple sustainable design features conserve resources and minimize carbon footprint

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News•by Staff•March 24, 2010

Amtrak reorganizing to advance high-speed rail

Will focus on Northeast Corridor and conduct the necessary planning activities required to provide: a major reduction in trip times between Washington, D.C. and New York and New York and Boston; a significant increase in the number of train frequencies; and determining the feasibility of increasing top speeds up to 220 mph.

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News•by Staff•March 23, 2010

ENSCO to supply D.C. Metro with track inspection

Will allow Metro to conduct more comprehensive and frequent track inspections throughout the entire 106-mile Metrorail system during the day and when the system is closed.

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News•by Staff•March 23, 2010

FRA unveils new train safety tool

Equipment will permit researchers to realistically simulate innumerable conditions and scenarios encountered during railroad operations to help identify safety problems and develop effective solutions.

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News•by Staff•March 23, 2010

Gov. recommends new MBTA chief

The state Department of Transportation board is scheduled to vote this week on the nomination.

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News•by Staff•March 23, 2010

CapMetro finally launches rail system

The opening comes after many delays and miscues, which plagued the agency.

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News•by Staff•March 22, 2010

CH2M Hill lauded for ethics

The fourth annual Ethisphere Institute list highlights 100 organizations that lead the way in promoting ethical business standards.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•March 21, 2010

A Commercial History of Bus & Rail Transport (part 2 of 6)

A pictorial tribute to the transportation vendor community from 1904-2004.

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