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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2018

FRA makes $318M available for capital projects

Will assist in funding projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

FTA issues final rules to complete fed transit safety program

The safety plan rule takes effect on July 19, 2019, and compliance with the rule is required within one year of that date.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

FRA to hold second PTC symposium for 41 railroads facing mandate

Set to be held on Monday, July 16, at U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C., the symposium will discuss best practices for PTC system field and interoperability testing.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2018

Caltrain takes new approach to fare enforcement

In the past, Caltrain has used a proof-of-payment/honor-based system, and conductors were responsible for daily fare inspections.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2018

With scarce public transportation, Venezuelans turn to illegal ‘kennels’

Due to a chronic shortage of spare parts and little maintenance, repairing buses has been a growing problem.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2018

Uber terminates 100 self-driving car operators in Pittsburgh

The company plans to replace the jobs with about 55 “mission specialists,” who are trained in both on-road and more advanced test-track operations

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2018

Seon adds 8-channel hybrid HD system to TH series surveillance line-up

The high-definition surveillance solution provides full coverage inside and outside the vehicle to promote passenger safety and reduce liability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2018

Engineer in deadly Amtrak crash had no experience on new locomotive

The Dec.18, 2017 derailment of Amtrak train #501 killed three people and injured 62.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2018

3 more states attain FTA safety oversight certification

With the recent announcement of North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Washington state, 17 states have now achieved SSO Program certification.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2018

Truck driver involved in Canadian bus crash charged

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was working for the trucking company for about a month prior to the fatal collision.

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