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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

Final report on Wash. Amtrak derailment urges 'System Safety' plan

In all, the NTSB issued 26 new safety recommendations and reiterated three existing safety recommendations in the report.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2019

MBTA accelerates rail signal repairs after derailment

Red Line recovery work is expected to continue through the summer to gradually restore impacted portions of the Red Line to full service.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2019

SLEC lands largest vehicle lift contract in its history

The company recently announced that its lifts are now American-made, retaining many of the features of the former SEFAC lift.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

CTE to lead national advanced tech transit vehicle advisory panel

Group will streamline multiple advanced bus research and education resources into a cohesive FTA-led program.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

MTA to Add 500 Officers to NYCT to Bolster Safety, Stem Fare Evasion

From 2013 to 2017, assaults reported by workers increased 15.2%, and lost revenue increased from $105M in 2015 to $225M in 2018.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2019

HART, union agree to add driver safety barriers

The agency allocated $1 million toward the project with each installed barrier estimated to cost $5,000.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2019

Cities release best practices for managing mobility data

Report provides guidance on how to ensure individual privacy as data collection becomes easier and more widespread.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2019

L.A. Metro fill key executive leadership positions

The positions were open because of notable departures from Metro over the last half year.

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ArticlesJune 12, 2019

Determining Value of Tech for Rail Projects Key

Publisher James Blue discusses new technologies, including CBTC and the need for SWOT analysis. 

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2019

FRA awards $326M in grants to improve safety, infrastructure

The grants, awarded under the CRISI program and the Special Transportation Circumstances Program, will fund 45 projects in 29 states.

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