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Managementby StaffSeptember 25, 2003

U.S. House extends funding for highway, transit

The extension provides over $14 billion to federal highway programs and over $3 billion to transit agencies around the country.

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Railby StaffSeptember 24, 2003

Siemens to supply 56 trains to U.K., French consortium

The 183-seater trains, which can travel up to 100 mph, are scheduled to come into service in 2006.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 23, 2003

Stamford, Conn., transitway project receives $7.9M

The project will include ITS features, providing real-time information on message signs, kiosks and bus stop signs along the way.

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Railby StaffSeptember 22, 2003

Bombardier receives $44M Montreal railcar order

Delivery of the cars is expected to take place in the last half of 2004.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 19, 2003

GE Interlogix, IBM partner for security services

GE will integrate its security software with IBM's enterprise management and application server software, creating a solution platform for addressing physical and IT security needs.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 19, 2003

WMATA suspends service due to Hurricane Isabel

The hurricane, which left more than 14 dead and 4.5 million homes and businesses without power, cut a path of destruction on the East Coast.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 18, 2003

States fail to connect development, transportation

A new study recommends using development subsidies as a carrot to get companies to locate jobs accessible by public transit.

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Railby StaffSeptember 17, 2003

Amtrak unions threaten walkout in funding protest

The unions, which represent 8,000 of the railroad's 21,000 employees, said the protest is aimed at saving Amtrak.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 17, 2003

Digital Recorders teams with General Electric division

The Digital Recorder division will focus on vehicle location and passenger information processing and delivery systems.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 16, 2003

U.S. DOT grants $46.7M to Southwest border states

The funds will be used to build and improve safety inspection facilities and will be distributed to Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.

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