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ArticlesAugust 31, 2020

Cleveland RTA's Caver Talks Mobility's Impact on Economics and More

With current CEO India Birdsong out on maternity leave, Dr. Floun’say Caver is serving as Acting CEO and tasked with continuing to move the agency forward while also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest in the region.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

NTSB Vice Chair to Serve 3 More Years

Bruce Landsberg, who has served on the National Transportation Safety Board as vice chairman since August 2018, was re-appointed to the position on Aug. 21.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

RATP DEV USA Extends SmartDrive Contract

The organization credits the tech for a reduction of nearly 25% in insurance claims costs and the mitigation of insurance premium increases because of improvements in claims resolution and driver training.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

New FRA Rule Uses Tech to Improve Track Safety

The regulatory reform allows rail testing vehicles to move without stopping along the track, potentially decreasing passenger and freight train delays associated with routine inspections.

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NewsAugust 25, 2020

HUBER+SUHNER Launches SENCITY® PTC Antenna

The system offers advanced features such as high voltage and high current protection, added protection for the antenna, and RF path from catenary line strikes that can destroy electronic devices.

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NewsAugust 24, 2020

NFI Parts™ Announces Exclusive Distributorship for Proactive Air and Surface Purification System

Puradigm recently announced successful testing at the University of Florida showing its technology deactivates SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as deactivating coronavirus 229E.

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NewsAugust 19, 2020

MARTA Partners to Address Homelessness

The new project will pair two experienced HOPE Atlanta case managers with trained Field Protective Specialists under the auspices of the MARTA Police Department.

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NewsAugust 17, 2020

Barons Bus Adding UV Light Kits to Combat COVID-19

NFI Parts’ UV Lighting system works to reduce bacteria, viruses, and mold in the HVAC system, creating a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers.

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NewsAugust 17, 2020

FRA Issues PTC Implementation Report, Finds 2 Agencies May Not Meet Deadline

Two railroads were removed from the at-risk list based on their substantial progress in Quarter 2 of 2020: the Metra and TEXRail.

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NewsAugust 14, 2020

MARTA Installing Air Purification Systems at All Air-Conditioned Facilities

The NPBI air-filtering devices eliminate airborne pathogens and deliver clean air without producing ozone or other harmful by-products.

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