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Szabo confirmed to lead FRA

Szabo, the state legislative director in Illinois for the United Transportation Union (UTU), will be informally sworn into office May 5 so that he can take over his new duties without delay, with a more formal ceremony to be announced later.

Veolia wins N.C. contract renewal

The agreement, which takes effect July 1, 2009, has a three-year base with two one-year options. The fleet of 120 vehicles provides service for fixed route, paratransit, flex services and college shuttles.

METRO Briefs

Sec. LaHood orders coach safety review. Lockheed sues for release from N.Y. MTA contract. Tri-Rail faces service cuts.

MCI delivers J4500s to Quebec

MCI delivers J4500s to Quebec

Autobus La Québécoise Inc.’s new coaches are equipped with clean-diesel engine technology, seating for 56 passengers and a state-of-the-art entertainment system with six 15-inch flat-screen monitors.

Mo., Amtrak to make track improvements

Project will unclog a major “bottleneck” caused by a 25-mile stretch of single track and enable slower freight trains to move off the main line, enabling faster Amtrak trains to pass and reduce delays by nearly 17 percent, annually.

N.J. Transit to forgo fare increase

Agency will balance its budget by cutting administrative expenses by $22.5 million to partly offset the shortfall, as well as benefit from federal funds made available from the Department of Transportation.

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