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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2013

Ethics probe sought over lawmaker's opposition to Calif. HSR project

A government watchdog group says a California Representative failed to tell colleagues that the project could affect his family's property values.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2013

Toronto Transit debuts longer streetcars

The air-conditioned, low-floor vehicles, manufactured by Bombardier Transportation, are nearly twice the length of the old Canadian Light Rail Vehicles and can accommodate 250 people.

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Managementby StaffJuly 24, 2013

BART worker costs rise as pay stays flat

While operating revenues climbed 11.5% in the last three years, its health care and pension costs rose nearly 35%. Meanwhile, worker salaries have remained roughly flat for more than three years. These expenses are also eating into money budgeted for upgrades to expand service.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2013

Amtrak Ill. high-speed corridor work continues

Illinois DOT and Union Pacific are performing another phase of upgrades to Illinois’ signature high-speed route, Chicago-St. Louis, for future 110 mph operation of Amtrak Lincoln Service trains.

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Railby StaffJuly 24, 2013

Bombardier tapped for Spanish signaling

The total contract is valued at approximately $80 million, with Bombardier’s share valued at approximately $22 million.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2013

BusCon registration open, first video preview released

Now in its 18th year, the expo, which will take place September 9 to 11, continues to bring the bus industry together to share challenges, find solutions and improve performance.

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Busby StaffJuly 23, 2013

SafetyVision equipping Honolulu bus monitoring

Company was selected in 2010 through a competitive bidding process to provide an estimated 500 systems for new installations and retrofits of TheBus fleet.

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Railby StaffJuly 23, 2013

SEPTA sets rail ridership record

Riders took 36,023,000 trips during Fiscal Year 2013. Ridership on SEPTA's 13 regional rail lines increased by 2.2% over the course of the year.

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Railby StaffJuly 23, 2013

Wabtec, Herzog to equip San Diego rail with PTC for $9M

Wabtec will provide its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System equipment and installation for seven locomotives and 10 passenger transit cab cars on North County Transit District’s Coaster train. Herzog Technologies was previously awarded a contract to implement PTC for the rail system.

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Managementby StaffJuly 23, 2013

HDR acquires Sharon Greene + Associates

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. HDR, Sharon Greene + Associates will operate as a strategic consulting organization, offering an extensive portfolio of financial planning, project finance and public-private partnership advisory services.

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