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Managementby StaffDecember 31, 2008

METRO Briefs

FTA: TARC can continue services. UTA starts quick-pay system. Marylands cuts to impact WV residents.

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Railby StaffDecember 31, 2008

FRA increases civil penalties

The increase incorporates the new maximum civil penalty amounts authorized by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and new minimum amounts required under the Federal Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 30, 2008

Soubry next New Flyer president/CEO

Soubry, who previously served as president/CEO for StandardAero, will succeed John Marinucci, who is retiring but will continue as a member of New Flyers’ board and remain as a senior executive until the end of March 2009, to help manage the transition process.

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Railby StaffDecember 30, 2008

Washington Metro to honor safety

The “Night of the Stars” event will recognize the accomplishments of Metro’s front-line employees who have reached significant milestones in the safe operation of the Metro transit system.

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Railby StaffDecember 30, 2008

Colorado Railcar to fold

The company was attempting to rejuvenate passenger railcar manufacturing in the U.S., and featured diesel multiple-unit equipment options, but actual purchases were limited.

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Railby StaffDecember 30, 2008

Maryland transit announces service cuts

The commuter service reductions, the largest in MTA’s recent history, were required in order for MTA to reduce its budget in response to dramatic declines in revenue to the Maryland Transportation Trust Fund.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 29, 2008

Bombardier lands German coach contract

The order is worth approximately $66 million and will enhance the LNVG’s current fleet of 186 Bombardier double-deck coaches, in use since 2003.

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Railby StaffDecember 29, 2008

Signs to be installed at 86 DC Metro stations

The new signs, which have begun to be installed this week, are customized for each station entrance and address prohibited activities in the Metrorail system.

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Railby StaffDecember 29, 2008

NYCT rider report cards released for M Line

NYCT received 900 Rider Report Cards from riders rating the M service. Out of those responses, 848 returned via mail and another 52 responses were received through the Internet.

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Managementby StaffDecember 29, 2008

Gannett Fleming acquires public transit consulting firm

Through the acquisition, the firm now operates as the Abrams-Cherwony Business Unit in Gannett Fleming’s Philadelphia office and specializes in developing transportation service plans and conducting performance reviews.

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