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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2009

New 'Star Trek' ad debuts at D.C .Metrorail station

In promoting the new movie, Paramount Pictures is the first to use the digital projector technology to advertise in the Metrorail system. The ad for the movie will be displayed through the end of April.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Wireless Power Systems Enhance Global Tram Projects

Alstom's catenary-free technology offers safety for pedestrians and road users as power delivery only occurs once the conducting segment of the track is covered by the tram. Its design also allows for the preservation of urban environments and unique historic heritage of communities where it is implemented.

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ArticlesApril 21, 2009

Pierce Transit buses equipped with tracking, 'talking' technology

The transit agency's technology investment is expected to increase safety and convenience and streamline schedules for fixed routes.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2009

REI wins award for unique software

BUS-TRACKER software records the speed, location and route taken of the bus and keeps track of passengers through mapping technology.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2009

Wabtec forms joint venture in China

Partnering company, Shenyang CNR Wabtec Railway Brake Technology Co., Ltd., will produce pneumatic control valves and other braking related equipment.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2009

IMMI equips Greyhound with three-point belt seating

The new Premier, with lap-shoulder belts and exclusive SmartFrame technology, offers full compartmentalization protection in frontal crashes, even for unbelted passengers.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2009

Long Beach Transit launches new fare tech

Customers will be able to more effectively budget their transit needs using a validation system made possible by magnetic stripe card technology.

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ProductsApril 6, 2009

Three-point Belt Seat

Premier, a 3-point belted seat, features Safe Guard SmartFrame technology that protects both belted and unbelted passengers, providing improved safety for the entire family, from large adults to small infants.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2009

D.C. Metro starting stimulus project work

Projects target improved passenger and maintenance facilities, safety and security, information technology, operations and equipment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

Firefly equips transit fleet with micro-cell battery

Advanced battery technology comprises the use of lightweight, non-corroding and non-sulfating microcell foam plates to replace the heavy non-conductive lead metal plates typical of traditional lead acid batteries.

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