N.Y. transit union protests computerized subway control
New York City Transit's plans to automate train control would eliminate the jobs of many conductors.
New York City Transit's plans to automate train control would eliminate the jobs of many conductors.
In the past 10 years, Amtrak has lost more than $500 million annually. Further losses are projected.
The contract, valued at $135 million, includes the supply of a communication-based automatic train control system.
The 120-car contract will help accommodate growth on the Metrorail system and to help expand to eight-car trains.
Wabtec unit, Vapor-Stone will revamp the subway's door systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Kelsan, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a developer of proprietary friction-control solutions for the railway industry.
Vehicles will serve the 28-mile rail system, scheduled to begin operation in 2008 from Durham, N.C., to Research Triangle Park.
No injuries were reported after the high-speed railway's first derailment since it began service in 1964.
Standards will benefit U.S. rail transit systems by improving safety, reducing costs and enhancing service reliability.
The DMU passed an 80,000-pound structural buff-load test, which involved being compressed by two hydraulic rams.
Heery will be integrated into Burns' transit division.
Heery provides engineering and construction management services for electric traction power and overhead contact systems.
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The House of Representatives began debate on a $90 billion bill, which includes funding for the rail service.
The $650 million, four-mile system closed Sept. 8 after a metal part connected to a drive shaft fell from the train.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams had encouraged eclipse viewers to take mass transit to their destinations for safety and congestion relief.
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