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Railby StaffApril 3, 2013

OL’s annual report highlights safety education efforts

Detailed activities include celebrating its 40th anniversary with a leadership summit; initiating updates to the volunteer education process; and increasing the organization’s social media presence.

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Railby StaffApril 3, 2013

Study suggests Canadian transit systems merge

The “downtown circulator” would mainly serve tourists and federal government workers and would be much more efficient than the current OC Transpo and Société de transport de l'Outaouais bus runs through the shared core of the capital now.

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Railby StaffApril 3, 2013

Chicago to upgrade rail system's wireless network

Issued RFI bid to solicit responses from companies to determine the feasibility of implementing a modern cellular infrastructure system in the 11.4 miles of CTA’s Red and Blue line tunnels and underground facilities.

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Railby StaffApril 3, 2013

Amtrak to celebrate Earth Month in D.C.

Activities at Washington Union Station will feature daily event offerings to include exhibits and activities such as an alternative energy show, a youth art contest and the NASA Earth Tent. Events are free and open to all ages.

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Busby StaffApril 3, 2013

Cleveland driver found guilty of assaulting passenger

The confrontation between the driver, Artis Hughes, and the passenger became an Internet sensation after numerous people on board the bus used their cell phones to record the incident.

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Railby StaffApril 3, 2013

Alstom consortium awarded London Crossrail contract

The joint venture will fit out the approximately 13 miles of twin tunnels that will stretch under London with the track and power equipment necessary for Crossrail trains to operate from 2018.

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Railby StaffApril 2, 2013

Bombardier wins German contract

The order for 12 Twindexx Vario trains was placed at the end of March 2013 and valued at approximately $145 million.

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Railby StaffApril 2, 2013

TTC creates 'personal car' for April Fool's Day

A light-hearted video shows two TTC executives acting out "offensive behaviors" such as talking loudly on cellphones and eating food, to help illustrate the faux initiative.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 2, 2013

Trailways launches charter sales program

Assists customers with quoting a price, scheduling the trip with a Trailways company near them, confirmation on the trip date, coordination with the Trailways local operations and centralized billing.

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Busby StaffApril 2, 2013

Former transit operator pleads guilty to insurance fraud

Last March, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office filed a criminal complaint against Coach Operator George Bateman and issued an arrest warrant, charging him with one felony count of insurance fraud.

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