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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2017

New York subway derailment caused by human error, not track defect

The derailment tossed people to the floor and forced hundreds of passengers to evacuate through darkened tunnels.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

D.C. Metro to test use of 'curtain grouting' on Red Line tunnel

Red Line service had to be suspended in two separate areas due to arcing insulators caused by water infiltration during the morning commute.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

Omnitrans selects Metrolink vet to lead new rail department

Trischelle Baysden will lead the new rail department as the transit agency prepares to launch Arrow passenger rail service in 2020, connecting Redlands and San Bernardino.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

L.B. Foster signs distribution deal with Knorr-Bremse

Will distribute L.B. Foster’s wheel flange lubrication systems for rail vehicles in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South Africa.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

L.A. Metro to launch bolstered police presence in July

The five-year, multi-agency approach includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department and Long Beach Police Department.             

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

NY MTA adding mobile app to simplify paratransit travel

The upgrade comes amid a growing outcry from people with disabilities that they are being underserved.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Amtrak names new president/CEO

To ensure a smooth transition, Richard Anderson will serve in a co-CEO capacity with current CEO Wick Moorman through Dec. 31, 2017, at which time Moorman will become an advisor to the company.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Stantec to aquire RNL Design

Large-scale projects in the RNL’s portfolio include the Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colo. — the first Net Zero Energy project of its kind.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2017

Minn. Metro Transit shutting down part of light rail system for 11 days

Maintenance project includes replacing sections of tracks, upgrading switches, and repairing concrete and overhead wires.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2017

Alstom-equipped Bangalore Metro Green Line launches service

It includes the Urbalis 200 Automatic Train Control system, which will ensure optimal safety, flexible operations, and heightened passenger comfort, according to the company.

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