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Railby StaffAugust 25, 2003

California rail service offers wireless Internet

Altamont Commuter Express will begin a three-month trial to provide free Internet access to passengers while in transit.

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Managementby StaffAugust 22, 2003

Blue Bird delivers to Calif., Texas agencies

Six XCEL 102 buses were received by two agencies.

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Managementby StaffAugust 22, 2003

New WMATA policy could save agency $1 million annually

The policy addresses no-shows and late cancellations of reserved trips on paratransit service.

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Managementby StaffAugust 22, 2003

Georgia RTA receives $2.9 million for buses

The agency was awarded a grant for its Regional Express Bus System by the U.S. DOT.

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Managementby StaffAugust 19, 2003

Feds give $20M in grants to intercity bus industry

Funds expected to enhance security of over-the-road bus travel.

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Managementby StaffAugust 18, 2003

FMCSA introduces entry-level driver requirements

The proposed rule would affect bus and truck drivers with less than two years' experience operating commercial motor vehicles.

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Railby StaffAugust 15, 2003

Blackout halts N.Y. subway, train service

By nightfall, the 720-mile system was still out of service, with officials saying it would take six to eight hours after all power was restored to get the trains running again.

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Railby StaffAugust 13, 2003

Canada to improve Niagara Falls peoplemover system

The Canadian government contributed $25 million toward the construction of an advanced peoplemover system to better transport large numbers of tourists.

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Managementby StaffAugust 12, 2003

FMCSA issues rule to improve small bus, van safety

Regulations will apply to all businesses operating commercial motor vehicles designed or used to transport between nine and 15 passengers in interstate commerce.

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Railby StaffAugust 11, 2003

China plans to open high-speed rail link in 2010

The Chinese government is hoping to start up the entire 813-mile line in time for the world exposition in Shanghai in 2010.

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