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Management•by Staff•March 22, 2004

Pilot program will test subway, train luggage screening

In light of the Madrid terror attacks, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has implemented a pilot testing program to screen bags at train and subway stations.

Bus•by Staff•March 20, 2004

Winnipeg gets BRT funding commitment

Government officials pledge $50 million.

Management•by Staff•March 19, 2004

U.S. DOT to reconstruct Iraqi transportation system

The DOT will also look for ways to increase transportation assistance to Afghanistan, and will seek to further strengthen ties with Jordan and Kuwait.

Management•by Staff•March 19, 2004

N.Y. DOT to purchase 450 buses for New York City

Buses will bolster aging fleet operated by 7 private franchise companies.

Rail•by Staff•March 18, 2004

Rail consortium settles legal claims

Amtrak and Bombardier/Alstom settled all current legal disputes associated with the $1.2 billion U.S. high-speed rail program delivery.

Rail•by Staff•March 17, 2004

L.A. commits funding to high-speed rail study

Planning for a high-speed rail system in Southern California moves forward with a local pledge of financial support.

Rail•by Staff•March 17, 2004

Bombardier restructures, cuts 6,600 jobs

The company will cut 18.5% of its workforce and close seven European plants over the next two years.

Management•by Staff•March 12, 2004

U.S. boosts rail security in response to Spanish attacks

Amtrak has increased patrols of its police force and canine units.

Rail•by Staff•March 11, 2004

Siemens signs $50M light rail vehicle contract

12 low-emission diesel multiple unit vehicles will be delivered in 2006.

Management•by Staff•March 11, 2004

EPA: Engine makers to meet 2007 clean-diesel regs

Once fully implemented, the program will reduce 2.6 million tons of smog-causing nitrogen oxide emissions each year.

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