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Railby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Siemens, Bombardier to upgrade N.Y. train control systems

Will develop, test and commission a new PTC system for the MTA Metro-North Railroad and MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter lines.

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Technologyby StaffNovember 14, 2013

WAVE Tech. to deploy first commercial electric bus at U. of Utah

The system operates by wirelessly charging the battery from a charging pad located under the road surface.

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Busby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Chicago transit 2014 budget freezes fares, preserves service

The $1.38 billion budget includes efficiency reforms and 1,000 new customer-facing jobs. This is the third consecutive budget that preserves capital investment in the transit system without diverting capital funds to balance the operating budget, a past practice that stunted critical infrastructure projects.

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Managementby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Alstom unveils first Citadis Compact tram in France

Developed to meet the mobility needs of intermediate-sized cities. Between 72 feet and 79 feet in length, the tram can accommodate some 130 passengers.

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Busby StaffNovember 14, 2013

More than 7 in 10 say public transportation is reliable

Nearly one-half (48%) of Americans say they would require an area to have good public transportation before they would consider moving there, according to a survey.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 14, 2013

MCI delivers to Alabama, Vermont

Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Charter Service’s new J4500, which underwent a design change for 2013, features a taller appearance, curving LED headlights and smooth rear cap. Meanwhile, Milton, Vt.-based Premier Coach took delivery of five new Setra S 407s.

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Railby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Moscow offers free subway rides for squats

The squat-operated ticket machine is part of a campaign by Russia's Olympic Committee to incorporate "elements of sport into daily life," the report said.

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Railby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Once nearly extinct, streetcars see U.S. resurgence

Many city planners are convinced that classic streetcars can ignite economic development in a way that buses cannot and at a fraction of the expense of light rail.

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Railby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Calif. high-speed rail land acquisition moving slowly

CHSRA is in escrow on just one parcel of the 370 it needs for the first 30 miles of construction in the Central Valley.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Greyhound orders 55 more Prevost X3-45s

Supplied the intercity operator and First Canada with a total of 350 vehicles between 2008 and 2012, inclusively.

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