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News•by Staff•December 24, 2014

Atlanta Streetcar to open Dec. 30

The Tuesday opening of the long-delayed $98 million, four-car streetcar system will beat a self-imposed deadline by Mayor Kasim Reed by one day.

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News•by Staff•December 24, 2014

Alstom awarded maintenance contracts for regional trains in Sweden

With these new contracts, the number of trains maintained by Alstom in Sweden is 219.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•December 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014 Show Floor Highlights

A look at some of the products on the EXPO 2014 show floor in Houston.

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Articles•December 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014: Wealth of Public Transit Tech,Tools and Talk in Texas

The triennial event featured more than 750 global exhibitors, 60-plus buses and two mockup railcars, as well as more than 80 educational sessions.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

Honolulu's rail transit costs could rise by up to $700M

Dan Grabauskas, HART’s executive director/CEO blames higher construction costs, as well as the costs associated with legal delays and other factors, for the potential increase.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

NYCT courtesy campaign aims to stop 'manspread'

In January, a series of placards will begin appearing inside subway cars and then buses and the commuter railroads in February. They will bear gentle, but firm reminders pointing out common courtesies that can make traveling by mass transit more enjoyable for everyone.

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News•by Staff•December 23, 2014

Phase 2 of D.C.'s Dulles Silver Line receives $598M in loans

When combined with the $1.278 billion TIFIA loan to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority that closed in August, the U.S. Department of Transportation has provided $1.87 billion in TIFIA loans to support the construction of Phase Two, which represents the largest TIFIA assistance for a single project in the program’s history.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2014

Minn. Metro offering commuter rail refunds for delays

Officials said throughout January, commuters who register for the Northstar Service Guarantee program will get their fare refunded if any regularly-scheduled weekday trip arrives to the Big Lake or Target Field stations at least 11 minutes late.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2014

Mich. RTA's chief talks transit agency's website, goals

New CEO of the RTA, Michael Ford says the organization is in the process of creating policies and procedures, and finalizing its vision and mission.

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News•by Staff•December 18, 2014

APTA: Ridership up 1.8% in 3rd quarter

The number represents an increase of more than 48 million trips and the highest third quarter ridership since 1974.

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