Rail systems warned against possible attack
The U.S. Department of Transportation has asked transit system operators to "remain in a heightened state of alert."
The U.S. Department of Transportation has asked transit system operators to "remain in a heightened state of alert."
The regional trains, to be used for service in the greater Stockholm area, will be able to operate at speeds up to 100 mph.
The train, carrying 120 passengers and 13 crew members, was traveling south from New York to Miami when it derailed at 9:07 a.m.
A subsection of the bill requires the railway to submit periodic assessments to the government.
Construction of the Expo Line, eventually linking Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Calif., could be delayed by this action and force the creation of a much shorter railway.
Patrick J. Phillips, 48, seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in a lawsuit which names Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. and Amtrak.
When announcing the grant, Transportation Secretary Mineta also underscored the importance of safety on the nation's transportation systems.
The new system, which replaces traditional trackside signals with radio communication, will increase efficiency and lower operating costs.
METRO’s 8th annual rail study shows slight growth, with project costs up $1 billion from the previous year.
With a coalition of political and financial support, the Midland Metro project has brought LRT back to Birmingham and the Black Country. Integrated feeder bus service from an ally has been key.
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