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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

The Boring Co. chosen to build Chicago Express Service

Plans to deliver 12-minute service from Downtown to O’Hare Airport using electric vehicles in underground tunnels.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Electrify America, Sacramento partner for zero-emission projects

Projects include carsharing services, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, and electric vehicle charging systems throughout the region.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Chicago Transit awards Proterra $32M order for battery-electric buses

The buses will include new passenger information screens to show real-time travel information and other service information.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

NJ TRANSIT looking to upgrade fare payment systems

Upgrades include the acceptance of mobile payment and open contactless bank cards, and contactless fare cards.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

Siemens unveils new Velaro high-speed train

Running at about 186 miles per hour, the new high-speed train uses 30% less energy than previous Velaro models, which translates to average savings of 1,375 tons of CO2 a year.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2018

New Zealand operator to add Alexander-Dennis, BYD electric buses

The electric buses, to be delivered by March 2019, will be used on direct route 29 between the city center and Christchurch Airport.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2018

Amtrak Marks Positive Train Control Milestone

Subdivisions that serve the Amtrak Southwest Chief and California Zephyr are first to roll out, with full activation on BNSF routes expected by the end of August.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2018

APTA names winners of 2018 rail safety, security 'excellence' awards

The awards recognize public transportation organizations for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

Alexander Dennis lands double-deck bus order

The 13 buses will have capacity for 120 passengers, 79 of them seated, and will enter service from July 2019 to replace and enlarge tl’s double-deck fleet.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

Aerial tram proposal for Dodger Stadium moves to next phase

L.A. Metro will seek more precise information about business model, service design and what value its project would bring to Angelenos.

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