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Railby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Alstom to provide 16 Coradia Lint trains for German railway

Trains, which are diesel-engined vehicles made up of two coaches, can operate at speeds of up to 120km/h. Each train can accommodate 130 passengers.

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Busby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Volvo D13 engine receives EPA, CARB emissions certification

Using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce NOx, Volvo improved fuel economy and reduced emissions of the greenhouse gas CO2.

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Railby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Russia searches for answers in HSR crash

Authorities have said that terrorists are responsible. It is the country's most serious attack since 2004.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 30, 2009

NTSB to meet on 2008 Texas crash

A live and archived Webcast of the proceedings will be available on the NTSB's Website.

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Busby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Tech magazine taps 5 iPhone apps for commuters

Transit maps app allows you to download the map from your local transit agency and store it on your phone.

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Busby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Calif.'s OCTA launches text messaging program

Campaign is expected to reduce the nearly 2,000 bus status and route inquiries received daily, reducing total call center volume by as much as 25 percent.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 30, 2009

SFRTA, MPOs announce call for FTA-funded projects

The funds can be used to support up to 80 percent (an 80/20 match) for capital projects and not more than 50 percent (a 50/50 match) of project costs for operating assistance.

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Railby StaffNovember 30, 2009

Ansaldo STS USA wins $9.3M Brazilian contract

Brazil-based Trends Engenharia e Infraestrutura will supply the material and perform the installation of Ansaldo STS USA's wayside design.

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Paratransitby StaffNovember 30, 2009

MARTA reminds riders to take precautions

Currently, there are no transportation related restrictions and federal officials have confirmed that at this time public transportation is no more or less safe than any other public place.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 30, 2009

ABA offers 401K plans to members

Member companies can custom-fit retirement plans to meet their needs, potentially reduce costs to levels on par with larger companies and can have their administrative duties handled by the professionals at Transamerica Retirement Services.

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