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Railby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Bombardier wins 2 North American rail control contracts

Bombardier Transportation already has a well-established rail signaling presence in the U.S. Its Centre of Competence for Automated People Mover systems in Pittsburgh is also home to its Rail Control Solutions Centre of Competence for radio-based train control solutions including the CITYFLO 650 CBTC technology.

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Busby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Fla.'s JTA unveils first of new Gillig CNG buses

Each bus is custom made to JTA specifications and arrives with specific branding. The sleek, aerodynamic design incorporates a raised, raked-back front cap blended into a full length, contoured roofline. Its modern profile makes a distinguished statement.

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Railby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Siemens awarded $112M Denver RTD light rail vehicle contract

The order for 29 vehicles further extends the 22-year relationship between Siemens and RTD and will bring the Siemens’ fleet operating on the RTD light rail system to over 200 vehicles

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 13, 2015

CH Bus delivers Temsa TS30 to Tenn. operator

Premier Transportation LLC’s TS 30 coaches are seated for 30 passengers, which allows for extra legroom. The coaches are also equipped with 110-volt and USB plugs, Alcoa wheels, leather seats, an REI audio/video system, and woodgrain floors.

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Security and Safetyby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Chicago Transit expands anti-harassment campaign

The goal of the campaign is to promote awareness that CTA will not tolerate harassment on its trains, buses or other CTA property and to provide helpful information to customers who believe they are the victims of harassment.

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Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2015

Judge orders N.Y. MTA to run 'The Muslims are Coming' ads

The ads promote a documentary that follows a group of Islamic comedians traveling America doing performances that they hope will spread goodwill.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 9, 2015

$2.3M in grants awarded to train veterans for bus driving positions

The funding is provided through FMCSA’s Commercial Motor Vehicle - Operator Safety Training grant program.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 9, 2015

Cline Tours joins IMG network

This brings the IMG network to 54 companies and provides expanded coverage in Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama.

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Security and Safetyby StaffOctober 8, 2015

L.A. Metro, Sheriff's Dept. unveil key safety, security technologies

Deploying elevated security towers at rail system parking lots; security kiosks; and access to real-time video/data via a LexRay mobile application, combined with "intelligence-led policing" and other law enforcement strategies.

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Managementby StaffOctober 8, 2015

Scott Bogren named new CTAA executive director

He has been with the organization for 28 years, serving in a variety of capacities during his tenure and will succeed Dale Marisco, who has held the position since 1995.

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