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Railby StaffJuly 6, 2012

Officer stabbed, man shot at LIRR station

The ensuing confrontation was captured on video and described by witnesses. The man stabbed officer John Barnett with no warning. Barnett stepped back, drew his weapon and warned Owens repeatedly to drop his knife. Owens continued approaching Barnett with the knife in his hand.

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Railby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Peer-reviewed high-speed rail study released

The researchers believe one of the reasons the U.S. continues to lack a firm HSR policy framework is that advocates have not developed a few key, compelling arguments that politicians can coalesce behind to push for HSR development.

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Railby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Bombardier signs Chinese tram tech agreement

Under the agreement, will provide CSR Puzhen with a 10-year license to manufacture and sell 100% low-floor trams with technology in China, including Hong Kong and Macao.

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Railby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Nevada DOT considers rail crossing improvements

According to recent reports, the move comes amid criticism that it's taken too long to make improvements.

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Busby StaffJuly 3, 2012

L.A. light rail project passes environmental guidelines

The action is an important prerequisite for Metro to begin final design of the nearly two-mile underground light rail line in Downtown L.A. and for the agency to seek federal funding to help build it.

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Railby StaffJuly 3, 2012

Chicago Transit adds 5000-series railcars to line

Will continue to be added throughout the summer until the entire Green Line fleet is replaced. 5000-series cars will then be added to other lines.

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Railby StaffJuly 3, 2012

Environmental study planned for Northeast Corridor

Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate potential passenger rail improvements between Washington, D.C. and Boston.

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Railby StaffJuly 3, 2012

FRA proposes rule on rail emergency preparedness

Based on recommendations from General Passenger Safety Task Force. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposed rule by Aug. 27, 2012.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Bus safety rating bill passes Congress

Mandates creation of system that allows passengers to compare the safety performance of each bus company and to annually reevaluate carriers that serve primarily urban areas with high passenger loads like New York.

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Railby StaffJuly 2, 2012

HDR acquires InfraConsult

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Going forward, InfraConsult will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of HDR Engineering, Inc.

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