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Railby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Mineta Institute releases TRB high-speed rail videos

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and other experts are featured in a set of seven videos from a day-long workshop on the future of high-speed and intercity passenger rail.

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Busby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

D.C. Metro deputy GM resigns

David Kubicek, who was instrumental in improving safety on the Metrorail, will leave the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority on March 18. It is not clear what he plans to do next.

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Busby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Texas’ VIA rolls out electric bus service

Called the Arc, the service was made possible by a $5,000,000 TIGGER grant . The agency bought three electric-powered buses built by Proterra to run the service.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

MCI delivers to Nebraska, Maine

Arrow Stage Lines received six J4500 coaches, two Setra S 417 models and an MCI D4505. Meanwhile, Cyr Bus received a new Setra Top Class S 417.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Silverado Stages completes innovative driver training

The program delves into the psychology of group travel, illustrating how critical the driver’s role is to the success of a group tour.

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Railby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Trinity Railways purchases composite rail ties

TRE regularly purchases and installs ECOTRAX main line rail ties as well as specialty ties for use in crossings, turnouts and bridges.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

FMCSA orders Fung Wah to temporarily shut down

The administration's safety investigators are also continuing their examination of the carrier's operations, including examining the safety records of its vehicles, drivers and other company safety performance requirements prescribed by federal regulations, and may consider additional actions against the company if warranted.

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Railby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

Utah opens FrontRunner South rail extension

The 45-mile extension of FrontRunner doubles the length of the line when combined with FrontRunner North, which began operating between Ogden and Salt Lake City in 2008.

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Railby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

SEPTA honored for high-speed line repair project

The agency and HNTB Corp. were recognized for their work on the area along the Norristown High Speed Line between Roberts Road and Garrett Hill Stations that shifted as a result of the Philadelphia region being deluged with almost 30 inches of rain during a 45-day period in August and September 2011.

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Railby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

Amtrak campaign promotes Acela business amenities

The fully integrated "Take Off" campaign includes digital, print, out of home and TV elements.

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