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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2009

FRA proposes rule for PTC systems

Positive Train Control technology is capable of automatically controlling train speeds and movements should a locomotive engineer fail to take appropriate action.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2009

NTSB: Fatigue, lack of PTC caused trolley crash

The two-train collision on the MBTA Green Line last year occurred as a result of the trolley operator's failure to obey a signal indication, due to a possible sleep disorder and the lack of a positive train control system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2009

MCI reaches Canadian agreement, delivers coaches

Securing the contract with Winnipeg assembly plant workers is a key milestone, enabling MCI to continue its plan to successfully emerge from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, which it plans on exiting in late March, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

FRA to create positive train control regulations

Developing the new rules is a necessary first step to specify how the technically complex PTC systems must function and describe how FRA will assess a railroad’s PTC implementation plan before it can become operational.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Blue Bird restructuring approved

Bus manufacturer emerges from bankruptcy through new agreement.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2004

Atlantic Express emerges from bankruptcy

Bus contractor obtains $145 million in financing.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2003

Laidlaw to emerge from bankruptcy, change name

Laidlaw operated under Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection after a diversification program did not do as well as intended.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2003

Laidlaw to emerge from bankruptcy

The company will also relocate its Canadian headquarters to the U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2001

VecTour files for bankruptcy

VecTour cites 50% decline in travel since Sept. 11 attacks as reason for bankruptcy filing.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2001

Laidlaw Inc. Files for Bankruptcy

Laidlaw Inc. is seeking protection from its creditors and has filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The company has struggled under mounting debt loads brought on by disastrous investments in U.S. ambulance and hazardous waste disposal industries.

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