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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

DesignLine files for bankruptcy protection

The filing, which was approved by the board of directors last week, lists assets of $14 million and debts of $37.5 million

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2013

Wabtec, Herzog to equip San Diego rail with PTC for $9M

Wabtec will provide its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System equipment and installation for seven locomotives and 10 passenger transit cab cars on North County Transit District’s Coaster train. Herzog Technologies was previously awarded a contract to implement PTC for the rail system.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Alstom joint venture launches new PTC suite

Combining respective expertise with Lilee Systems in advanced communications systems and rail signaling technologies, the two companies have developed an Interoperable Train Control solution that for the first time offers the industry a Wayside Interface Unit with Systems Management Agent functionality.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2013

National Interstate, TAPTCO partner for driver training

Will be offering the course to customers at preferred pricing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2013

NTSB unveils PTC forum agenda

Representatives from government, industry, academia and labor will serve as panelists during the forum and discuss safety, regulatory and technology issues surrounding PTC, which is designed to keep trains separated and prevent collisions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

NTSB releases 'Most Wanted' list

List includes implementation of PTC, elimination of distracted driving and improved fire safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2012

L.A.’s Metrolink previews PTC system

Unveiled its $200-million crash prevention project for an NTSB official. The agency plans to install PTC on its commuter rail network by December 2013, two years ahead of a federal requirement for nationwide deployment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Wabtec to supply Denver PTC equipment

Several units will provide the equipment for the cars: Wabtec Passenger Transit (brakes and couplers), Wabtec Railway Electronics (PTC equipment), Bach-Simpson (event recorders) and Vapor Stone (doors).

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Coach America bankruptcy impacts Calif. transit

Ventura County Transportation Commission officials say if the shutdown of VISTA cannot be somehow avoided and that they need more time to find another company to provide bus service. They say they are asking Coach America to keep the buses on the streets for at least another month.

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ArticlesMay 17, 2012

Rail Operators Steadily Moving Toward PTC Implementation

While funding and technology integration remain key issues, some U.S. rail operators are looking to meet the 2015 Congressional deadline, including Southern California’s Metrolink, which aims to have its system in place by next year.

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