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Railby StaffJanuary 9, 2013

Amtrak expands NEC high-speed service

Adding a new weekday Acela Express round-trip between New York and Washington, D.C., beginning on Jan. 28. The service will also make stops in Baltimore, Wilmington, Del.; Philadelphia, and Newark, N.J., and offer reserved Business Class and First Class service options.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Survey: Growing support for transit in Houston

A growing number of people say they want to live within walking distance of work and shopping. The results signify an impending shift in the transportation habits of one of the nation's most car-centric cities.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

2 Ore. coach crash survivors file lawsuit

The passengers, exchange students from South Korea, allege that the driver was tired, drove too fast on a road with patches of snow and ice, and ignored warnings from riders.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Fung Wah bus strikes 2 pedestrians

The victims are in stable condition, and the driver of the bus is not expected to be charged.

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Busby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Officials seek name for Canadian rapid transit project

Holding three public consultation session to name the $818-million project.

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Busby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Report: Sound Transit overpaid security firm

The excess amount was $349,632 over a four-and-a-half-year period, according to a state auditor. An untrained employee and overly complex accounting systems were to blame for the payment mistakes.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Prevost adds energy management system

PRIME will be an option on upcoming 2014 model H-Series seated coaches and X-Series seated coaches. It will be will be standard on 2014 model H3-45 VIP and X3-45 VIP conversion coaches.

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Railby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

L.A. Metro brings art to its stations

The new Expo Line stations feature 176 art panels by 10 artists. The artwork reflects the history and heritage of designated neighborhoods.

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Railby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

FTA awards Sacramento $135M for rail extension

The expansion offers commuters an alternative to congested Highway 99 while bringing new transit service to Cosumnes River College, one of the area’s major employers.

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Railby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

AECOM wins Minn. light rail contract

The firm will provide preliminary engineering services for the western half of a 15.8-mile corridor that includes 17 new stations that will operate from downtown Minneapolis through several southwestern suburban cities.

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