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Railby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

MTR-Hong Kong to operate Swedish metro system

Agreement contains financial incentives covering traffic operations, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, punctuality and customer satisfaction.

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Railby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

Ansaldo STS lands Naples metro contract

Ansaldo STS will carry out works relating to the overhead line, power cables, telecommunications, signaling, automation and protection systems on the 3.1-mile stretch of track constructed entirely in double tunnels.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 22, 2009

San Diego transit to reduce services

A decrease in revenues derived from sales tax and significantly reduced transit assistance from the state has forced North County Transit District to reduce service levels in order to balance the budget.

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Railby StaffJanuary 22, 2009

Bombardier debuts catenary-free, contactless operating tram

Primove system offers significant advantages, including the completely invisible power supply, easy installation and the complete irrelevance of weather conditions.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

D.C. transit overwhelmed with inauguration crowds. DART makes staff ride the bus. Federal grant provides $20K for rail safety education.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

More than 3,000 attend ABA Marketplace in Charlotte

Show features included a comprehensive exhibit of new motorcoaches, with 13 models on the event floor, some offered for test drives.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

Private Motorcoach co. celebrates 10-year anniversary

In the months leading up to the anniversary, Ed Lonsbary, president and founder of Private Motor Coach Inc. (PMC), completed a 10,000 Mile Grand Tour of the U.S. and Canada, showcasing PMC and promoting his concept of private travel.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

Houston officer rescues woman from oncoming D.C. train

Due to his quick actions, the 68-year-old Nashville, Tenn. woman was not seriously injured.

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Railby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

L.A. Metro continues safety campaign

Agency's effort is intended to educate Eastside residents on safety around the light rail trains when service begins this summer.

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Railby StaffJanuary 20, 2009

FTA to provide $308.6M for Denver light rail

FasTracks is RTD's comprehensive plan to build and operate high-speed rail lines and expand and improve bus service and park-n-rides throughout the region.

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