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Railby StaffJune 22, 2009

Alstom equips Egyptian, Belgian rail

Egypt contracts are valued at a total of $180 million, and concern the second phase of construction of Line 3 metro system. Belgian project is the first European cross-border, high-speed line equipped with Level 2 ERTMS technology.

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Railby StaffJune 22, 2009

S.F. Muni launches new cable car

Car 15, which will serve the Powell-Mason Line, was built from the ground up using original blueprints by SFMTA artisans from the Woods Carpenter Shop, the Cable Machinery Support Shop, the Special Machine Shop and the Running Repair Shop.

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Railby StaffJune 22, 2009

Bombardier consortium to upgrade Brazil rail

Contract, valued at approximately $193 million, is for comprehensive modernization services on the 30-year-old electric multiple units which operate on CMSP's Metro Line 1-Blue in Sao Paulo.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 22, 2009

ABC delivers M1235s, opens new service center

Both coaches are powered by Cummins ISB engines mated to Allison 2200 PTS transmissions. New facility offers comprehensive transit and coach vehicle care, and maintenance and mid-life refurbishment services.

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Busby StaffJune 19, 2009

Canadian transit ridership breaks record

CUTA's most recent national infrastructure survey reported a $40.1 billion need for public transit capital investment for the period 2008-2012. The association also continues to advocate for the implementation of a National Transit Strategy that includes dedicated long term funding to support transit needs in communities of all sizes across Canada.

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Managementby StaffJune 19, 2009

METRO Briefs

UTA scraps proposed paratransit hike. Rail opponents: Honolulu logo biased. Ind. 'sickout' violates contract.

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Railby StaffJune 19, 2009

DART promotes rail construction staff on YouTube

The online campaign, produced entirely in-house, was launched June 16, 90 days prior to the opening of the Green Line, and is scheduled to run through the completion of the Green Line in December 2010.

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Busby StaffJune 19, 2009

House T&I Committee lay out $500B reauth proposal

Proposal does not address, however, where increased revenues will come from to finance the program. This portion of the legislation must be developed by the House Committee on Ways & Means, which is expected to act at a later date.

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Busby StaffJune 19, 2009

New Flyer opens new parts distribution center

The Fresno, Calif. facility will carry the majority of the inventory used by customers on the West Coast.

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Busby StaffJune 18, 2009

APTA: riders who ‘Dump the Pump’ save $9K yearly

The release of the June Transit Savings Report coincides with National Dump the Pump Day. Dump the Pump Day, held on June 18, is intended to encourage people to ride public transportation to save money and protect the environment.

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