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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

Denver RTD adopting ‘thin client’ technology

Agency’s IT division has distributed 200 thin client computers to employees, and plans to have a total of 800 up and running by the end of 2009. Benefits include improved system reliability and reduced energy costs.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2009

Sen. Boxer, Rockefeller request $50M for rail safety

Includes provision requiring installation of anti-collision technology – positive train control – on railways shared by passenger and freight trains.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2009

Combining AVL/APC technology

Advantages of a combined APC and AVL system include real-time passenger information, on-board announcements and traffic signal priority.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2009

Maximizing Route Efficiency with Software

With today's technology, routing software is used to create efficient schedules for dozens to hundreds of routes, factoring in numerous variables that include road conditions to union contracts.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2009

Alstom equips Egyptian, Belgian rail

Egypt contracts are valued at a total of $180 million, and concern the second phase of construction of Line 3 metro system. Belgian project is the first European cross-border, high-speed line equipped with Level 2 ERTMS technology.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2009

E.J. Ward wins San Antonio contract

Ward's Automated Fuel Management System (AFMS) will provide fuel management technology and services for more than 5,000 city vehicles and 11 city fueling sites.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2009

Valley Metro launches online commuter tools

Using a Web application called RideShark, the “ShareTheRide” system incorporates technology and mapping features, allowing riders to personally manage their commutes, track costs or pollution, and look for carpool partners.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2009

Sen. Schumer: MTA LIRR needs wireless Internet

Schumer said the technology to wire the system is readily available and asked the MTA to fast track the pilot projects and the Request for Proposal and approval process saying that if the MTA acts fast, the project may be eligible for federal funding passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2009

Setra S 417 prepared for 2010 emission standards

First Setra with SCR technology will be featured at the 2010 UMA Motorcoach Expo in Las Vegas.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 4, 2009

Greyhound Leads the Way by Equipping Fleet with Seat Belts

The North American carrier recently added advanced seating technology, which combines three-point lap-and-shoulder belts with compartmentalization, further enhancing the safety of their Northeastern fleets.

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