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Busby StaffSeptember 20, 2011

N.Y. MTA unveils interactive touch-screen travel info stations

The sleek, stainless steel enclosure supports a large screen with a colorful display, offering customers information about their entire trip, from planning with Trip Planner, real-time service status, escalator and elevator status, and local neighborhood maps.

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Railby StaffSeptember 20, 2011

Chicago Transit plans to overhaul rail stations

The initiative, performed by work crews comprised of different trade workers called the "Renew Crew," focuses on providing repairs in a more efficient way, creating a cleaner, brighter and more appealing station that improves the customer travel experience.

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Motorcoachby StaffSeptember 20, 2011

Zonar, Zoomsafer partner on anti-distracted driving phone software

Integrates fleet management technologies with ZoomSafer’s FleetSafer policy management tools to help customers manage employee cell phone use while driving.

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Railby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Charlotte, N.C. receives $25M for streetcars

The City of Charlotte has acquired three vintage streetcars to be used for the project, which is funded through an FTA grant program. The Charlotte Area Transportation System will operate and maintain the streetcar system once it is constructed.

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Busby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Advocates to rally to preserve transit nationwide

Public transit systems, businesses, employees, riders and advocates are joining together at rallies around the country on Sept. 20 with a message for Congress: ‘Don’t X Out Public Transit.’ Meanwhile, APTA will hold a panel discussion conference call Sept. 20 with transit leaders and advocates to discuss the impact of the cuts and the national campaign.

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Railby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

LaHood, Rogoff visit Minnesota rail project

Construction of the line is expected to generate more than 3,300 jobs, including positions related to engineering, design, construction and operations.

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Railby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Alstom to supply OC Transpo DMUs

The new vehicles, called Coradia Lint, will be delivered in May 2013.

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Railby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Feds award $22M to Md. DOT for rail bridge replacement

Will complete preliminary engineering and environmental work for replacement and expansion of the Susquehanna River Bridge on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. The 105-year-old bridge is a major rail choke point for passengers.

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Railby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Calif. HSRA ordered to include more minority businesses

After a civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. DOT last year, the agency is requiring the rail authority to create a development program for small and disadvantaged businesses within 60 days.

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Busby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Onspot unveils new automatic tire chain kit

The Onspot Automatic Tire Chain System offers the traction of a single set of conventional snow chains at the flip of a dashboard switch without having to stop the vehicle.

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