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News•by Staff•September 4, 2015

NYC Transit receives $57M to improve communications, subway stations

As part of the ongoing process to fix and fortify the system against future catastrophic weather events like Sandy, the agency plans to replace the current emergency booth communication system that provides emergency and security communications between train supervisors and personnel across the subway system.

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News•by Staff•September 4, 2015

Metrolink evaluating railcar safety after February crash

The railcars have features designed to reduce deaths and injuries, such as energy-absorbing crush zones. Metrolink had said those features reduced the carnage in February when one of its trains struck a pickup truck that mistakenly drove onto the tracks near Oxnard. The crash killed the engineer and injured 27 passengers.

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News•by Staff•September 3, 2015

Keolis to deploy more personnel on MBTA commuter rail trains

Fifty four newly recruited conductors and assistant conductors to assist with passenger safety and comfort, on-time performance and fare collection.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2015

Valley Metro expands 'Safe Place' program at 4 new light rail stations

Valley Metro’s partnership with Safe Place began in 2013. Teens that are homeless, have left their homes because of abuse or neglect, or have been asked to leave by parents or guardians can seek help at any light rail station 24-hours a day.

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Articles•September 2, 2015

When it Comes to Vehicle Lift Designs, Simpler is Better

As fleet operations strive to have more efficient service departments, lift manufacturers respond in-kind with products that are low-maintenance, have fewer installation costs and are better for the environment.

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Articles•September 2, 2015

Eliminating Risk for You and Your Shuttle Customers

The 3 “S” rule of transportation — Safety/Service/Schedule — should not be limited to fixed-route bus service. Many modes of surface transportation can (and should) benefit from prioritizing the way in which we transport those that require our professional services.

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Articles•September 2, 2015

Ways to Improve Communication with Customers Who Have Disabilities

Call center staff play an important role in helping customers feel appreciated.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2015

Metrolink hires FHWA CFO to become Deputy CEO

In 2008, Elissa Konove was selected as the chief financial officer for the FHWA where she was the senior executive responsible for Federal highway budget, financial, and acquisition matters.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2015

Siemens wins New York Communications-Based Train Control contract

The $156 million contract is to install the system on the Queens Boulevard Line, one of the busiest subway lines on the New York City Transit system.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2015

San Antonio VIA bus driver celebrates 50 years of safety

Jesse Quintero’s five decades of driving is a significant achievement in itself, but that milestone is even more commendable because he has never had a preventable accident while on the job.

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