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Management•by Staff•January 24, 2003

Cummins receives engine orders from Asia

These orders, which will be delivered by March 2003, include both B5.9G-230 horsepower engines and C Gas Plus engines.

Management•by Staff•January 23, 2003

APTA to coordinate public transportation ISAC

The Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) will collect, analyze and distribute critical security and threat information from government and other sources.

Management•by Staff•January 22, 2003

WMATA, Georgetown test fuel cell bus

The bus will be tested for one year and address environmental concerns.

Management•by Staff•January 22, 2003

Union Switch & Signal installs NJT safety system

The rail system merges continuous cab signaling and positive train stop technology.

Management•by Staff•January 21, 2003

Travel, tourism, recreation groups form coalition

Coalition objectives include support of full funding for programs with direct tourism impact and reauthorization of TEA 21.

Management•by Staff•January 20, 2003

WMATA takes delivery of four SLF 200 buses

The buses, manufactured by Thomas Dennis Co., feature an exhaust gas re-circulation system.

Rail•by Staff•January 17, 2003

Sound Transit, Port of Seattle to create light rail airport connection

A light rail station is being planned next to Sea-Tac Airport's existing terminal and parking garage.

Management•by Staff•January 17, 2003

International engine retrofit program reduces emissions

When used in conjunction with ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, the exhaust retrofit kits can reduce particulate and hydrocarbon emissions by more than 80%.

Rail•by Staff•January 16, 2003

Amtrak threatens another shutdown over funding

David Gunn criticized proposals that would reduce his spending request of $1.2 billion for the current fiscal year by about a third.

Management•by Staff•January 15, 2003

Chance Coach renamed Optima Bus Corp.

The company became independent in 1998 when Chance Industries Inc. divested its interest in the transit market.

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