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Railby StaffMarch 27, 2013

Bombardier consortium wins South African re-signaling project

The total contract is valued at approximately $122 million, with Bombardier’s share valued at approximately $34 million.

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Busby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Monterey, Calif. transit hits 1M miles of safe driving

One-hundred and three days have passed without collisions or accidents with other vehicles, or material damage to property deemed to be the fault of an MST employee.

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Railby StaffMarch 26, 2013

MBTA chief says long-awaited railcars due soon

Hyundai Rotem, under fire for failing to deliver any of its 75 double-decker coaches on time, is making progress on its $190 million contract. Three of the cars are slated to be in service in April.

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Busby StaffMarch 26, 2013

S.F. may change transit center design for safety, cost

Project assessment found that glass used on the structure’s exterior would need to be significantly strengthened to meet safety guidelines. The additional cost would be $7.5 million. Officials may study the use of a perforated metal material, which could save about $17.5 million.

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Busby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Ottawa group: Increased security needed to fight sexual assaults

Hollaback says it has offered to partner with the city to make the transit system safer for women but has been disappointed by its response.

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Busby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Georgia cities could get public transportation

Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority offered Warner Robins, and other Houston County governments, a collaboration that would help set up services in their areas for the first time.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Savannah, Ga. bans double-decker coaches downtown

Many Savannah residents argued the one-square-mile historic district is becoming too congested with tour vehicles.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 26, 2013

Greyhound to add Mo. to Iowa round trip service

The route is being provided using FTA 5311(f) funds through MoDOT.

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Busby StaffMarch 25, 2013

Long Beach Transit to buy BYD all-electric buses

Board of directors voted to award a $12.1 million contract to purchase 10 all-electric buses and charging equipment to BYD Motors Inc. a U.S. subsidiary of BYD Co. Ltd., a Chinese firm. The contract is funded mainly with a federal TIGGER grant.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 25, 2013

Montana operator declared an imminent hazard

During inspections of eight Rimrock Stages vehicles, FMCSA discovered 79 violations of federal safety requirements, including 33 violations that individually required the vehicles to be placed out of service. Each of the eight vehicles inspected was ordered out of service.

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