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MCI delivers 6 coaches to Louisiana operation

J4500s feature Caterpillar C13 engines with ZF ASTronic powertrain combination and 56-passenger Amaya seating

Report: Public transportation sees 4.25% increase

Nearly 2.5 billion trips taken in first quarter of 2006, with all modes showing ridership increases.

SEPTA awards contract to Parsons

Smart Stations Phase 2 contract to improve more than 30 stations throughout Philadelphia.

N.Y. county welcomes hybrid bus into fleet

Orion VII diesel-electric buses will help Bee-Line fleet reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

Canada funds transportation career Website

Youth-oriented site contains information on jobs, pay scales, education and training requirements

METRO Briefs

L-3 provides body scanners for DHS rail security project

Screening system reveals presence of explosives and concealed objects in as little as two seconds.

New York’s MTA to test ‘tap & go’ payments

Trial program to take place at select subway stations

Nashville MTA reports 16% increase in ridership

Ridership growth is attributed to service improvements, better marketing and rising fuel prices.

Caltrain raises funds to prevent rail suicides

Passengers will be asked to chip in their spare dollars and cents during morning commute on Thursday, July 13.