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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 21, 2014

Prevost, UMA form Prevost Prep

Program is designed specifically for drivers to meet the driver training needs of the motorcoach industry. Company also announces partnership with Hire Heroes USA.

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Railby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Metrolink to debut collision avoidance system

Officials for the Los Angeles-based commuter rail service vowed to act a year ahead of the mandated federal deadline for the positive train control technology.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Great Canadian Holidays named METRO's 'Operator of the Year'

METRO VP, bus, rail/Publisher Frank Di Giacomo presented the award to the Hundts, who were joined by their daughter Michelle Hundt Tupman, director, tour operations, at the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo at Travel Exchange in Los Angeles.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Temsa/CH Bus unveil 45-ft. coach, honor first buyer

Like Temsa’s smaller models, the TS 45 couples a Cummins engine with an Allison transmission and includes standard features such as an engine fire suppression system.

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Busby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

ABC, New Flyer sign exclusive distribution deal

Under the terms of the agreement, ABC will market, sell and provide aftersales service for New Flyer’s MiDi and Xcelsior buses through its established service locations and select independent dealerships.

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Railby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

L.A. awarded nearly $900M in light rail funds

The project will reconfigure Metro's three existing light rail lines into two lines, eliminating the need for riders to transfer from light rail to the subway system lines and back.

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Busby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Omnitrans appoints interim to CEO/GM post

Scott Graham implemented cost-saving measures including organizational changes, reduction of healthcare expenses and cost containment of professional services during his interim tenure.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Rand McNally unveils fleet management solutions at UMA Expo

Offers the TPC 7600, an in-cab mobile computing device; the TND 760, a one-box, one-cable mobile fleet management device; and the HD 100, a small black box about designed to pair with tablets, phones, and the company’s IntelliRoute TND 720 GPS device.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

SEPTA celebrates 50 years

Will celebrate with an ad campaign featuring logos used over the past 50 years, gathering and sharing stories, photos and memorabilia from riders.

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Busby StaffFebruary 20, 2014

Stertil-Koni makes equipment investments to boost production

Installed a new machining center to expedite the fabrication process at its manufacturing facility in Streator, Ill., and added a cutting machine for quicker manufacturing.

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