Volvo begins I-Shift transmission assembly
A 12-speed, two-pedal, lightweight automated manual transmission, it delivers an exceptional level of productivity by simultaneously maximizing comfort, safety and fuel efficiency.
A 12-speed, two-pedal, lightweight automated manual transmission, it delivers an exceptional level of productivity by simultaneously maximizing comfort, safety and fuel efficiency.
The new coaches are all equipped with Detroit DD13 engines and Allison B500G4 transmissions and have thee-point seat belts. King Ward Coach Lines also specified Van Hool’s unique rear passenger window, Wi-Fi, 110-volt electrical outlets, REI’s elite six-monitor entertainment system and enclosed parcel racks.
Michael P. DePallo currently serves as Director and GM for the Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation, a heavy rail subsidiary of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that transports over 250,000 passenger trips a day between Manhattan and neighboring New Jersey.
Over the course of about two hours, thousands of commuters became stranded on platforms and on the rails, and dozens of riders had to be off-loaded from a train.
Glacier Express, which runs through the Swiss Alps, tops the list.
The candidates are Stephen G. Bland, CEO of the Allegheny County Port Authority in Pittsburgh and Keith T. Parker, president/CEO for VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio, Texas.
Will house 10 different transportation modes when it opens, including Metrolink, Amtrak, OCTA bus service, taxi, bicycle, international buses and tour and charter buses.
Initiative Measure 3-401, which requires countywide voter approval before officials can spend money on rail lines in the county, passed 60% to 40%. The measure may not impact the Portland-Milwaukie light rail extension, currently under construction, but could severely limit future rail development in the county.
Will develop and supply components for 36 very high-speed trains. The contracts are valued at approximately $367 million.
The Indiana Gateway Project will receive $71.3 million. Improvements include track reconfiguration and track and signal upgrades, all of which will help improve service reliability while creating jobs and relieving congestion. Virginia will receive $74.8 million to continue development of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor.
The three-and-a-half minute video will be used by OL's trained volunteers during free safety presentations in their communities via computers or iPads. It will also be available on the nonprofit's website.
The measure will continue to fund government programs for another six months, including all transportation programs, however, it will fund those programs at previous levels and not for the amounts authorized by MAP-21.
The costliest bus ride ($5.12) was found in Oslo, Norway, while the most expensive train trip ($85.98) was in New York City, according to a UBS report.
Throughout the week, Alstom will be presenting its latest urban, sub-urban, regional, main line and freight trains, including solutions and services, through an impressive model which will be displayed at Alstom Booth #101, Hall 3.2.
All major modes of public transportation increased. Light rail and heavy rail saw the largest hike, with increases of 4.3% and 2.5% respectively.
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