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Management•by Staff•December 31, 2003

New York City token use ends

The demise of the token began in 1994 with the launch of the MetroCard.

Management•by Staff•December 30, 2003

Bus stolen from busy Manhattan terminal

Committed in broad daylight, bus theft raises fears and suspicions about transportation security.

Management•by Staff•December 30, 2003

Ontario enacts bus yield law

Motorists must give right-of-way to buses trying to merge into traffic, or face fines of $60 to $500.

Rail•by Staff•December 29, 2003

Bombardier wins Italian Railway contract

The contract, for the delivery of 48 electric locomotives, is valued at $130 million.

Management•by Staff•December 29, 2003

FHWA's Peters named "Woman of the Year"

Administrator Mary E. Peters was recognized by the Women's Transportation Seminar for her leadership and dedication to excellence in improving transportation.

Management•by Staff•December 19, 2003

MARTA announces layoffs, furloughs

Fiscal crisis leads to cost-reduction measures at Atlanta system.

Management•by Staff•December 18, 2003

New Flyer acquired by New York equity firms

The acquisition, for which the value was not disclosed, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2004.

Rail•by Staff•December 17, 2003

Audit says, rail traffic increased 64%

Problems are magnified by undersized bridges and tunnels, track design limits and outmoded communications sytems.

Management•by Staff•December 16, 2003

New York Transit slashes 468 subway jobs

Watchdog groups said the cuts would lead to more crime and dirtier trains.

Rail•by Staff•December 16, 2003

Alstom CEO says, rail division not for sale

Despite the firm's financial difficulties, Alstom CEO Kron says it is performing well.

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