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Busby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

Sleep apnea bill passed by House committee

Requires the FMCSA to use the formal rulemaking process if it decides to move forward with any new regulations regarding sleep apnea.

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Busby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

Canada train, bus crash kills 6

A double decker OC Transpo bus collided with a derailed VIA Rail Canada train on Wednesday, killing six bus passengers and injuring at least 34 others.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

NJ Transit expands mobile ticketing

MyTix app will now cover additional rail lines and include weekly passes in addition to one-way tickets and monthly passes.

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Railby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

N.Y. MTA awards Kawasaki railcar contract

Expects up to 676 cars will be assembled at Kawasaki’s plant in Yonkers, N.Y., and anticipates up to 1,500 people will be employed in New York State.

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Paratransitby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

MARTA's 93 paratransit buses to feature Thermo King HVACs

The new lightweight BE-550 bulkhead evaporator for small to mid-size shuttle and school bus applications helps ensure passenger comfort in vehicles where headroom clearance is an issue.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

Zonar webinar to offer tips on managing driver fatigue

Will be held on Sept. 25 at 10:00 a.m. PST and is free of charge. It will cover the four major factors affecting alertness and how they are addressed by hours-of-service rules. Attendees will learn effective methods for proactively managing driver fatigue and ways to identify high-risk drivers.

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Busby StaffSeptember 19, 2013

Charleston transit to replace aging Amtrak station with hub

The new bus and train hub includes a 32,000 square-foot building that will be a center for local and regional buses as well as passenger rail, taxi and shuttle service.

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Railby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

California high-speed rail groundbreaking delayed

The state needs a few more months to buy more land and equipment, finish designs and hire workers. California High-Speed Rail Authority officials say they are on schedule, having started prep work, such as testing soil and surveying land one month ago.

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Railby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Honolulu rail work resumes after one-year hiatus

The project had been on hold for one year. Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation expects to open a 10-mile portion of the rail system in about four years. There is still a lawsuit filed against the project in federal court.

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Busby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Del. DART chief to take SunLine GM post

Lauren Skiver is a 16-year veteran of the transit industry. She currently serves as the CEO of the State of Delaware Transit Corp. (DART), headquartered in Wilmington, Del.

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