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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2008

U.S. DOT introduces safety, accountability rule

Intends to reduce rail accidents caused by human error.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 25, 2008

MCI celebrates 75 years

At the UMA Motorcoach Expo in San Francisco, MCI commemorated the building of its first coach in 1933.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2007

A second motorcoach safety bill introduced

ABA, UMA provide info and resources for ‘science-driven’ proposal.

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ArticlesSeptember 19, 2007

Coalition Fights D.C. Trip Permit Fee

The ABA, UMA and NTA all agree that a new $50 trip 'permit fee' for motorcoaches visiting Washington, D.C., longer than six days would greatly hurt both operators and tourism in the area.

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ArticlesSeptember 19, 2007

UMA Launches Online Bus and Motorcoach Academy

Carmen Daecher, dean of the UMA's Bus and Motorcoach Academy, expects that registration for the online classes will grow as word of mouth spreads.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2006

Prevost to debut new vehicle features at UMA Expo

Vehicles will be equipped with Detroit Diesel's EPA-compliant engines.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2006

FRA to revise rules to allow improved rail braking technology

Electronically controlled pneumatic brake systems are capable of preventing derailments and shortening stopping distances.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2006

Federal Rail Safety Chief Lauds Preventive, Reactive Measures

Recently appointed Associate Administrator for Rail Safety for the FRA Jo Strang talks about the introduction of crash energy management, reducing human errors and the changing landscape of U.S. rail safety.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2006

Bombardier wins $34M N.Y. Metro-North rail contract

Vehicle work will include overhaul of operator controls, pneumatic braking system, trucks, HVAC and door operator system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2006

FRA to reduce rail accidents linked to human error

Human factors account for 38% of total railroad accidents.

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