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Railby StaffSeptember 17, 2002

Amtrak Acela problems cost $9 million

A month after inspectors first discovered cracks underneath Acela Express locomotives, the service is still running only 12 trains compared to 15 normally.

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Railby StaffSeptember 16, 2002

MBTA transit police use music to fight crime

The police are playing show tunes and marches at a city subway station in order to drive away aggressive teens.

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Busby StaffSeptember 16, 2002

AC Transit selects route for first phase of BRT

Agency plans for a long-range BRT plan.

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Railby StaffSeptember 13, 2002

Rail, port and cargo security measures sit in Congress

More attention was focused on aviation security this past year, while little has been done to make railroad passengers secure.

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Railby StaffSeptember 12, 2002

Amtrak to test high-tech railcar

Passengers will be able to watch movies and TV, check e-mail and shop online.

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Railby StaffSeptember 11, 2002

Alstom wins British high-speed rail link contract

The rail link, which will enable travelers to get from London to Paris in 2 hours and 20 minutes and 2 hours to Brussels, is set for completion in 2007.

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Railby StaffSeptember 10, 2002

Riders council deems New York subway signs confusing

Council investigators surveyed 106 stations from March to June.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 6, 2002

FMCSA interim final rule enforces motor carrier registration

The rule requires all states, as a condition of receiving MCSAP funds, to place out of service any vehicles discovered operating without registration or proper operating authority.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 6, 2002

Cummins submits third engine for EPA certification

The heavy-duty 11-liter ISM engine will be certified to EPA standards that were agreed to by engine manufacturers in 1998.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 4, 2002

Illinois law requires school bus license for coach drivers

One provision of the new law requires drivers to get a physical exam and have the examining doctor complete the state's medical form.

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