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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

BYD signs contract to begin building cross-sea monorail in Brazil

The 12-mile seaside route will be partially built above the sea to connect Salvador’s central business district to São João Island.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2019

Streetcars not a guarantee to bolster economic development: Study

Factors such as a healthy real estate market, land availability, and development-supportive zoning also need to be present.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Super Bowl weekend doubles MARTA ridership

On Super Bowl Sunday, 155,000 customers took MARTA rail to enjoy activities downtown and see the big game.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Houston Metro to add 14 more Siemens light rail vehicles

The S70 low-floor light rail vehicles will supplement those currently servicing the city’s three light-rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

L.A. Metro to begin $350M modernization of Blue Line light rail system

Work will include improvements to the signaling, tracks, and overhead wires that delivers the electricity to power the trains.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

London's light rail network to use automatic braking system

Work began on the feasibility of introducing this new safety measure shortly after a tragic crash in Croydon in November 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Buchanan joins HDR as transit principal project manager

Will focus on planning, directing and monitoring multi-discipline transit programs, while introducing emerging tech such as autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2018

Valley Metro celebrates 10-year 'Railversary'

There has been $11 billion of investment and 35,000 jobs created within one-half mile of the 26-mile corridor, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

Keolis to operate 2nd light rail contract in Denmark

The 15-year contract will generate cumulative revenue of approximately $260 million.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

Streetcar systems in Portland, Seattle led to boost in development

Factors such as a healthy real estate market, available land, and development supportive zoning and other policies are key.

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