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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2016

Cincinnati unveils new branding for streetcar

The new design, name and logo are part of the recently announced naming rights sponsorship with Cincinnati Bell.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2016

Detroit's M-1 begins testing streetcar line

The slow-moving "speeder" vehicle will travel the rail line as part of a testing regimen that ensures the route is free of obstructions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2016

Cincinnati Streetcar signs up naming rights sponsor

Cincinnati Bell will pay $340,000 per year for 10 years under the agreement.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2016

Brookville ships 4th off-wire capable streetcar to Dallas

BROOKVILLE Ships Fourth Off-Wire Capable Liberty Streetcar to Dallas, Completing Option Cars Order Ahead of ScheduleWith Dallas deliveries complete, company is shifting focus to finalizing M-1 RAIL’s Detroit fleet for QLine.

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Newsby StaffJuly 4, 2016

M-1 RAIL selects Transdev for ops, maintenance

Will be responsible for all aspects of operations and maintenance, including hiring staff, training and managing streetcar operators, service operations, dispatch, vehicle and track maintenance, and fare enforcement.  

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2016

Brookville ships third off-wire capable streetcar to Dallas

Third vehicle, ordered as part of two-vehicle contract option, will expand Dallas’ existing two-car fleet of American-designed streetcars.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2016

Citing progress, Ga. DOT will not shut down Atlanta streetcar system

Last month, Commissioner Russell McMurry threatened to close down the streetcar, citing the city’s failure to “provide timely, substantive and compliant responses” to the agency’s concerns.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

Hybrid streetcars to be used on new Milwaukee system

The project's planners, HNTB, announced that the city changed its order for streetcars and will instead buy the hybrid variety that can operate on battery power where there is no overhead power.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

M-1's Brookville streetcars on pace for fall delivery

The $140 million project is on schedule to begin moving passengers on the 3.3-mile route next spring.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

HART recognizes 'Best Operators' for safety milestones

Twenty-six employees received awards for driving a million miles or more without a preventable accident.

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