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Busby StaffApril 24, 2009

Long Beach Transit unveils new hybrid fleet

San Diego-based ISE Corp., provided the hybrid-electric drive systems, while New Flyer Industries manufactured the new buses.

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Railby StaffApril 24, 2009

New 'Star Trek' ad debuts at D.C .Metrorail station

In promoting the new movie, Paramount Pictures is the first to use the digital projector technology to advertise in the Metrorail system. The ad for the movie will be displayed through the end of April.

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Railby StaffApril 24, 2009

Mica, Reid receive national rail award

The award is presented to individuals for their support for a fully developed train network and leadership in promoting rail development.

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Busby StaffApril 24, 2009

BART to conduct top-to-bottom police review

Review should take approximately four months and the cost of the contract is $127,688.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 24, 2009

Daimler delivers Setras to N.C.

The two new coaches feature TopSky glass roof, exclusive leather seats, center armrests, a wood floor, wood accents, rear window, card tables and rear galleys.

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Busby StaffApril 24, 2009

L.A. Metro to purchase NABI buses

The bus buys are contingent upon receipt of federal stimulus funding, subject to final award by the Federal Transit Administration.

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Railby StaffApril 23, 2009

Federal stimulus to fund Seattle track improvements

The $4.6 million grant is part of $131 million in federal stimulus funds for transit projects in the Puget Sound region. Seven miles of existing track and street crossings will be upgraded.

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Busby StaffApril 23, 2009

Maxwell Technologies awarded $13.5M China order

Will supply ultracapacitor modules to support braking energy recuperation and torque assist functions in 1,000 diesel-electric hybrid transit buses.

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Busby StaffApril 23, 2009

LaHood: reinvest cost savings on transit

In just seven weeks, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved more than 2,400 requests worth $7.5 billion for highway, road, bridge and airport construction and repairs nationwide.

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Railby StaffApril 23, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Growth, cost control hot topics at light rail event

Other opening day topics included TOD, attractive stop and station design, and art along rail lines to attract riders.

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