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Railby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

WSP | PB to overhaul, upgrade MARTA tunnel ventilation systems

The scope of the rehabilitation and renewal project entails 16 tunnel segments with existing ventilation equipment.

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Railby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Metra seeks firm to manufacture up to 367 new railcars

Chicago rail agency seeks 10 cars now, with maximum purchase over the life of 7-year contract.

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Railby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

D.C. Metro launches grocery pick-up service at rail stations

Peapod By Giant pilot program will allow shoppers to place their orders online and pick them up at one of three stations.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

MARTA selects assessment tool to monitor ride quality of commuter rail

ncorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors with an intuitive easy-to-use control software interface, rMetrix assesses ride quality, comfort and safety.

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Technologyby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

First U.S. student-led transit agency orders Proterra electric buses

The Associated Students of the University of Montana Transportation ordered two 40-foot Catalyst Fast Charge buses and one semi-autonomous fast charger for its UDASH routes.

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Busby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

Cummins announces new 'SmartEfficiency' initiative

The product improvement plan focuses on improved fuel efficiency, lower total cost of ownership and improved uptime.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

Calif. students use of dial-a-ride leaves seniors stranded

While residents who depend on the transit service are frequently denied rides, nearly 300 students use the transport daily.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

D.C. wheelchair users say they are forgotten in blizzard

With large snow banks everywhere, an open curb usually is the only way a wheelchair user can get on or off the sidewalk.

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Railby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

Siemens expands Sacramento footprint with new rail services headquarters

Siemens to refurbish 32 Calgary Transit light rail vehicles, among many other rail service projects, at new 60,000 square-foot facility.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 1, 2016

American Seating unveiling new Wayfarer prototype at UMA Expo 2016

This year, American Seating is developing a new back option for Wayfarer focused on the private tour and charter market, and will exhibit this Wayfarer-TC prototype at the 2016 UMA Expo.

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