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NewsApril 27, 2021

Alstom, LIRR to Explore Battery-Operated Electric Multiple Units

The units could potentially replace the use of diesel locomotives on the railroad’s non-electrified lines and allow passengers to travel to their destinations without having to change trains.

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NewsApril 26, 2021

Freedman Seating, Intermotive Introduces SeatLink™ Seat Belt Warning System

The system displays and tracks the occupancy and belt status of passenger seats and provides visual warnings for the driver.

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NewsApril 26, 2021

Cubic Expands Automated Fare Collection to TransLink’s HandyDART Service

The expansion will enable electronic validation of Cubic’s current Compass card products and include other contactless options.

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NewsApril 23, 2021

OKC's EMBARK Unveils First Electric Bus, New CNG Station

The electric bus unveiled is Oklahoma’s first fully electric fixed-route bus to be used in public transit.

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ArticlesApril 22, 2021

How One Vehicle Can Expose Agencies to Liability, Brand Damage

Whether a transit agency has a few non-revenue/supervisor vehicles or many distributed among several bus yards — every agency can benefit from having their entire fleet protected with video surveillance.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Metra Challenges Industry to Prototype Zero-Emission Locomotives

The Metra board recently approved the issuance of an RFP that will ask manufacturers to propose solutions to convert three of Metra’s older F40PH-3 diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Allison Transmission's Electric Hybrid Solution Debuts on NYCT Buses

The eGen Flex system includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

Akron METRO RTA Taps Masabi for Next-Gen Fare System

A total of 250 Justride Validator units will be installed across the agency’s network to enable safer and faster boarding.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

INIT to Provide Houston METRO's Contactless Fare System

Using a vastly expanded and robust retail network, riders will be able to purchase and reload value to their accounts with cash, credit, or debit.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

Prevost to Debut Proprietary Seating Line at UMA Expo

The new offering is a result of many months of extensive research including collaboration with the industry-leading supplier, and real-world workshops used to create the most comfortable seat that also embodies modern styling, according to the company.

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