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Railby StaffDecember 27, 2001

D.C. Metro to activate chemical sensors

On Thursday, Congress approved $15 million to expand Metro's sensor program from two to 12 stations.

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Railby StaffDecember 21, 2001

Amtrak excused from drafting liquidation plan

Congress approved a defense appropriations bill for 2002 stating that no federal funds can be spent on a liquidation plan.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2001

MBTA to switch to fare cards

An automated fare collection system will be installed by 2004.

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Managementby StaffDecember 19, 2001

Houston Metro receives more MCI buses

Coaches will be used for park-and-ride service.

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Managementby StaffDecember 18, 2001

Traveler phone service debuts in Utah

The 511 information system will offer Olympic game-related information such as event locations, driving directions and public transit instructions.

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Managementby StaffDecember 17, 2001

ABA discontinues driver, mechanic competition program

Annual Coach Classic will no longer be held.

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Railby StaffDecember 14, 2001

Panel to discuss plans for Amtrak restructuring

One of the more drastic options has the private sector taking over Amtrak train operations and eliminating long-distance routes considered unprofitable.

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Railby StaffDecember 13, 2001

Train crashes into minivan, killing 7 farm workers

Cause of accident, which scattered bodies and debris for half a mile, was not immediately determined.

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Railby StaffDecember 12, 2001

NTSB determines cause of rail accidents at BWI Airport

Flaws in personnel screening and safety equipment were behind two light rail accidents last year at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

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Managementby StaffDecember 11, 2001

Bus company charged in smuggling scheme

Golden State Transportation allegedly operated an immigrant smuggling scheme since 1996.

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