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Managementby StaffOctober 6, 2008

Daimler Buses introduces lithium-ion, showcases transit buses

Over the course of a buses’ lifetime, the lithium-ion energy storage system will save approximately 30,000 gallons of fuel versus that of a standard diesel.

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Managementby StaffOctober 6, 2008

Daimler Buses unveils new Sprinter with side entry lift

The ADA-compliant Sprinter with side entry wheelchair lift offers seating for eight passengers, plus driver with two wheelchairs or 14 passengers, plus driver.

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Managementby StaffOctober 5, 2008

BAE showcases new hybrid propulsion system

The "repackaged" Series system enables greater flexibility in installation, so that it can easily be adapted to multiple bus platforms.

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Technologyby StaffOctober 5, 2008

Ed Begley, Jr. addresses APTA Expo

Ed Begley, Jr., actor and activist, discussed sustainability as well as several actions that transit authorities can take to make their operations more eco-friendly and popular.

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Railby StaffOctober 3, 2008

Herzog, Archer Western win Texas rail contract

Lewisville, Texas-based Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) has selected the North Texas Rail Group (NTRG), a team led by the joint venture of Herzog Contracting Corp. and Archer Western Contractors, a member of the Walsh Group of companies, to provide pre-construction and construction services for the A-train, its rail stations and adjacent bicycle and pedestrian trail.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 2, 2008

ATU to lift pickets in Brantford, Canada

Good faith gesture is an attempt to end paratransit service strike.

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Railby StaffOctober 2, 2008

Veolia taps Alstom trains in Germany

The contract has an order value of about $208.5 million (USD) in total, with the first trains going into commercial service in late 2010.

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Railby StaffOctober 2, 2008

CSX wins Mass. rail contract

The agreement includes the addition of five commuter trains, while leaving open the possibility of additional trains as rail capacity is created. It will also create the ability of area companies to ship or receive products on double-stack rail cars.

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Busby StaffOctober 1, 2008

METRO Briefs

Free transit included in 2010 Olympics tickets. Salt Lake City mayor: streetcars a priority. Northern Florida considering BRT.

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Railby StaffOctober 1, 2008

Bombardier, Vancouver team for 2010 streetcar demo

Bombardier will provide vehicles, as well as operations and maintenance services, during a 60-day period of passenger service.

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