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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2012

Caltrain receives $3.2M for modernization, safety upgrades

Installation of an advanced signal system is a component of the $1.5 billion Caltrain Modernization Program and includes Positive Train Control technology.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2012

Fla.'s HART breaks ground on bus rapid transit

The 17.5-mile line, which runs through downtown Tampa to Telecom Park/Hidden River Corporate Park, will feature Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology and improve travel-time savings by 10 to 15%.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Chicago Transit adds LED to 5000-series railcars

When the CTA originally contracted for the cars, color electronic displays were not readily available. When the technology became more advanced, the CTA approved two change orders to its contract with Bombardier Transportation in January and February 2012, upgrading to the full-color LED signs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

MCI delivers new J4500 to Phoenix

Equipped with a Cummins engine featuring clean-diesel technology and an Allison transmission for near-zero emissions. The J4500 also has electronic stability control, fire suppression equipment and a tire monitoring system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Cummins purchases German SCR technology

As part of the acquisition, 133 former Hilite employees have joined Cummins and the business will continue to operate from the plant at Marktheidenfeld for the foreseeable future.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Trapeze to equip Houston Metro

Will provide Enterprise Asset Management technology to manage right-of-way, including inspections, defect recording and repair of rail track, signals, switches, catenary, and electric traction.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernJuly 13, 2012

Making public transit greener

How do you make public transit even more environmentally-friendly and efficient for the 21st Century? SEPTA, in partnership with a Philadelphia smart grid company is bringing the regenerative braking energy technology long used by hybrid-electric vehicles to its Market-Frankford Line elevated trains.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Online tool developed to promote BRT

Will help decision-makers understand the full array of features and firms needed to provide the BRT vehicles, technology and services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

D.C. Metro unveils track geometry vehicle

The specialized railcar, custom-built by Ensco, is equipped with advanced technology that analyzes the condition of rail and track infrastructure and alerts Metro to potential defects.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

MBTA mechanics struggle with aging rail equipment

Repairers, sheet-metal workers, carpenters and engineers work with a mix of old, new, and jury-rigged technology due to the agency’s financial crisis.

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