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Railby StaffDecember 18, 2013

NJ Transit completes rail mobile ticketing rollout

Expands the MyTix system to its final two rail lines. Riders can now use MyTix for travel to and from all 165 NJ Transit rail stations.

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Railby StaffDecember 18, 2013

Calif. agency upgrades smart card connectivity

The advanced Allied Telesis network at the heart of the Clipper card system has created a solid foundation that will enable Santa Clara VTA to expand its offerings to include additional card readers, passenger Wi-Fi and more.

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Railby StaffDecember 18, 2013

Alstom delivers first of 11 Citadis trams to Dubai

Company is responsible for the design, integration and supply of this turnkey tramway project, which includes the supply of Citadis trams, track laying, signaling, communications systems, integrated operation control center, platform screen doors and ticketing system.

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Railby StaffDecember 18, 2013

Amtrak chief: PTC investment, cooperation needed

In an op-ed piece, Joseph Boardman said Congress, the FRA, the rail industry and all other players involved need to re-double their commitment, provide funding, act with determination and eliminate roadblocks to achieve PTC implementation as soon as possible.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 18, 2013

CH Bus delivers Temsa to Boston operator

Cavalier Coach Trailways’ Temsa TS 35s seat 40 passengers and are equipped with REI Video/Audio, 110-volt outlets and a Webasto Preheater

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Busby StaffDecember 17, 2013

B.C. shuts down costly hydrogen fuel cell bus program

Four years after being unveiled for the Winter Olympics, the 20 buses will be replaced with diesel buses, which will be an estimated $2.5 million cheaper to run over the course of a year.

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Busby StaffDecember 17, 2013

Report lists U.S. cities with best public transportation systems

Agencies chosen by their role in reducing pollution, minimizing traffic congestion and encouraging more sustainable city living.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 17, 2013

National Express to provide paratransit services in Colo.

Mountain Metropolitan Transit's paratransit service, expected to provide 157,000 rides in 2014, complements the regional fixed-route bus service by providing transportation for persons with disabilities.

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Railby StaffDecember 17, 2013

Wabtec to supply Sound Transit with PTC for $34M

Will provide its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System equipment and installation for 16 locomotives and 18 passenger transit cab cars as well as signal design and communications, mapping and systems integration.

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Busby StaffDecember 16, 2013

N.Y. agency exercises New Flyer options

The 19 option buses are exercised options from a five-year contract. Once the options are exercised, 77 options remain under this contract and are included in New Flyer’s backlog.

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