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According to the report, "Clearing the Air on the TTC," subways rate slightly better than light rail in terms of fewer greenhouse gas emissions, however, light rail vehicles, travelling on dedicated lanes, would outstrip that benefit by taking many more cars off the road because the city could afford to build more light rail.
Read More →About 50 employees from Peter Pan's East Hartford hub are being moved to the Rocky Hill location.Over the next few months, an additional 25 employees from the Milford site and other Peter Pan hubs will begin work in Rocky Hill.
Read More →The TTC also announced that real-time data for next streetcar arrival information is available, free, to anyone wishing to make use of the data for custom applications. Real-time data for all bus routes will be available in 2011.
Read More →Thermo King, which makes refrigerated trucks, trailers, railcars and freight boxes, had been operating two New England dealerships — in Boston and Hartford — which have now been combined into Thermo King Northeast under DATTCO's management.
Read More →The TTC reported 18 suicide attempts, 77 unauthorized entry into tracks and 14 accidental falls this year on its system.
Read More →Improvements include the formation of an advisory panel, adding a trip planner and Metropass vending machines, and SMS capability at all streetcar stops.
Read More →The contract includes mobile data terminals and backup cameras on 110 new paratransit vehicles.
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All of the new buses are seat belt-equipped and include automatic fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring. Buses also feature complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets for mobile computing or battery chargers.
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Dattco Inc, of New Britain, Conn., ordered three C2045 charter coaches, two TD925 double deck coaches, three T2145 “Tour” class coaches and two T2145 “Dattco Experience” coaches. Little Rock Tours purchased a new Van Hool C2045.
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Contract represents the largest single order ever for light rail vehicles worldwide. Final assembly of the new vehicles will take place at production facilities in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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