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Managementby StaffOctober 22, 2003

Striking mechanics meet with transit agency

Both sides resume talks after MTA initially backed away from a demand by mechanic's union that the transit agency take over struggling healthcare fund.

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Managementby StaffOctober 21, 2003

Olympic transportation projects suffer delays

An International Olympic Committee report cites prolonged delays in building a rail line from downtown Athens to seaside Olympic venues, and a suburban rail system.

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Managementby StaffOctober 20, 2003

Honeywell to acquire Silent Witness

The two companies expect to complete the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2003.

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Railby StaffOctober 17, 2003

Amtrak reports record ridership for 2003

Amtrak's ridership topped the previous record of the 23.5 million passengers set in 2001 and was 2.7% better than last year's result of 23.4 million.

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Managementby StaffOctober 16, 2003

NTI offers transit supervisor training materials

This project was the result of the transit industry's need for supervisory training, which contains a transit context and applicability.

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Managementby StaffOctober 16, 2003

Canadian public transit projects eligible for $1B

The fund, announced in Budget 2003, is part of the government's latest $3-billion contribution toward renewing Canada's public infrastructure.

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Managementby StaffOctober 15, 2003

ABA releases consumer guide to hiring motorcoach

The guide suggests consumers inquire about the operator's federal operating authority, a valid insurance certificate and a valid commercial driver's license.

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Railby StaffOctober 15, 2003

Wabtec signs $60 million N.Y. subway contract

Wabtec will supply brakes, couplers and current collectors for New York City suway cars to be built by Alstom and Kawasaki.

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Managementby StaffOctober 14, 2003

L.A. bus mechanics strike, stranding thousands

The decision to proceed with the walkout was made Sunday, after negotiations between the union and the MTA made no progress over the mechanics union's health care fund.

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Managementby StaffOctober 13, 2003

Luminator receives $1.3 million in sign orders

Orders were placed for new buses purchased by Connecticut Department of Transportation, Detroit Department of Transportation, GO Transit and Oahu Transit.

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