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Railby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Caltrain, Calif. HSRA strike financing deal for electrification

Will clarify the timeline for commuter train electrification between San Francisco and San Jose. The CHSRA board of directors approved an MOU with the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board to enhance the rail tracks to accommodate future high-speed rail service.

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Railby StaffMarch 20, 2013

STV names Amodei head of T&I division's Northeast region

With more than 25 years of professional experience, Richard Amodei has been responsible for the pursuit and performance of several major projects, including the Delaware River Port Authority's $1.5 billion Glassboro-to-Camden light rail line.

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Busby StaffMarch 20, 2013

MCI delivers 54 Commuters to Denver RTD

Each vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift and an ACTIA multiplex system with an ergonomic driver dash and the latest clean-diesel engine technology for near-zero emissions.

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Railby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Denver RTD rail line honored for innovation

West Rail Line project named one of the most significant construction projects of 2012 by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Railby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Bombardier shows signaling, rolling stock at Rail-Tech

Visitors in Amersfoort, Netherlands are getting the chance to experience first-hand, how the latest rail control and signaling systems work, such as the Interfolo 550 ERTMS regional solution, the latest EBI Switch point machine and EBI Track train detection systems, and Bombardier’s rail control application for stabling yards.

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Railby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Alstom to develop Spanish third rail signaling

The project is part of a framework agreement signed by the company and Spanish railway infrastructure manager Adif last November to carry out research and development projects at Adif's Railway Technology Center in Málaga.

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Busby StaffMarch 19, 2013

AC Transit considers reducing fares, expanding service

May focus its service in key ‘trunk’ corridors with the greatest potential for increasing ridership and reducing congestion.

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Busby StaffMarch 19, 2013

Keolis to operate Las Vegas bus service

The five-year contract includes service along the resort corridor of Las Vegas Boulevard as well as the Deuce on the Strip as well as the Strip and Downtown Express routes.

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Busby StaffMarch 19, 2013

TriMet launches INIT onboard fare collection

Part of the agency’s move from eliminating fare zones and establishing its base two-hour ticket. The cost of implementing the new ticket printers is $1.5 million.

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Busby StaffMarch 19, 2013

Verizon launches N.Y. bus fleet to cut truck use

The 25-vehicle fleet removes approximately 250 Verizon trucks from the city’s roads. Overall, the program will save the company more than 70,000 gallons of gasoline yearly and reduce CO2 by more than 645 metric tons.

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