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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2011

Updated: Transit systems prepare for Hurricane Irene

D.C. Metro maintenance personnel have delivered more than 2,000 sandbags at stations that historically have had water flow above the curb, down the escalators into stations. Supervisors will monitor critical locations, such as bus garages, parking garages, and flood-prone areas throughout the weekend.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2011

UPDATE: New York MTA, other agencies to shut down

Commuter rail lines that serve Long Island, Westchester County and Connecticut will also be shut down, as will commuter rail lines — but not buses — in New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

New Orleans transit defends $800-per-hour legal bill

In response to questions about how much its legal expenses are costing taxpayers, a New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Chairwoman commended the work done by its law firm, citing a range of duties that Haley has taken on as the agency struggled to rebuild itself after Hurricane Katrina.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2010

N.J. Transit prepared for extreme weather conditions

Preparations include having two jet-engine-powered snow blowers available to remove ice and snow from tracks and critical switching areas of its rail operations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2009

METRO Briefs

Class action lawsuit for Katrina transit workers to proceed. L.A. mayor touts planned light rail car plant. More N.Y. subway lines to receive digital displays.

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