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Railby StaffJanuary 7, 2010

MBTA to enhance commuter service

Will begin a procurement process in 2012 for a new contract to operate commuter rail services and, in the interim, has exercised the final option on the contract with the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Co.

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Busby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Calif.'s NCTD to consider naming rights

Agency may create an advertising policy that sells naming rights of its train stations.

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Railby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

LIRR opens new Atlantic Terminal Pavilion

The $108M three-story limestone, granite and glass structure features a soaring atrium that allows natural light to reach the below ground LIRR concourse and subway station.

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Railby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

FRA leaders to keynote regional HSR seminars

To feature practitioners from global systems and will focus on best practices and lessons learned from European and Asian systems.

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Busby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

D.C. Metro adds anti-terrorism unit

Will increase surveillance of the Metro system, conduct more frequent security sweeps of facilities and tunnels, and provide greater visibility of uniformed officers.

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Busby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Calif.'s Omnitrans names new CEO

Milo Victoria, currently serves as assistant GM, bus service, for D.C.'s Metro. He has more than 33 years of experience in the industry.

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Railby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

AECOM joint venture awarded $18M N.J. contract

Early construction is expected to begin during late spring 2010. The replacement bridges are slated for completion in 2017.

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Railby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Alstom delivers to France

First trainset of the Citadis Dualis went to the city of Nantes. Features a fold-out coupling to meet the latest safety standards, new compact bogies designed for operation at 62 mph and environmentally-friendly materials.

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Railby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Biden voices support for rail

Vice President cites airport delays, road congestion, volatile fuel prices, increased environmental awareness, and a need for links between growing communities as reasoning.

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Railby StaffJanuary 5, 2010

Public hearings expected for Honolulu rail project

Would give the public an opportunity to testify on whether the city's plans to mitigate the environmental impacts of the project are adequate.

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