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ArticlesCover StorySeptember 13, 2018

Nashville's Transit System Defies Defeat with New Brand, Revised Plan

After its $5.4 billion dollar mass transit referendum loss at the ballot box, the agency moves ahead with revised project plans, while also celebrating a rebrand.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

FRA makes $46M available for PTC work

The NOFO represents the balance of the $250 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program funds available. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Tucson latest to ban dockless electric scooters

Although the city has a bike-share program, the dockless nature of the electric scooters makes them unappealing to city officials.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

WMATA issues RFP for 8000-series railcars

Plans to acquire at least 256 8000-series cars to allow for the retirement of the 2000- and 3000-series cars at the end of their 40-year service life.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2018

Siemens to supply ITS infrastructure software, support for ACM

Center develops real-world testing and validation of connected and automated vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2018

Process to transfer safety oversight of D.C. rail to commission unveiled

FTA has begun conducting pre-transition activities, including briefings with MSC's executive team and board members.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

NJ Transit begins 4-month shutdown of line for PTC repairs

Expanded local and express bus service is being offered for Atlantic City Rail Line user until service returns in January.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

Chicago Transit unveils newly modernized Blue Line station

In addition to accessibility upgrades, the project improved station and platform lighting, installed new security cameras, and provided new CTA Bus and Train Tracker displays.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

8 die after Greyhound, tractor-trailer crash head on

The driver of the truck, who survived the head-on crash, was hauling produce from California to Tennessee when his semi blew a tire and the vehicle “just locked up."

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2018

Rosco adds 2 members to its sales team

Ali Khan comes aboard as Canadian regional sales manager, while Ross Braddock will serve as southeast regional sales manager.

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