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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

WSP USA names new leader for transit, rail zero-emissions tech

John Drayton will support the company’s vehicle initiatives, providing national strategy development and managerial expertise.

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NewsMay 22, 2019

Inadequate planning, insufficient training led to Amtrak derailment

In December 2017, Amtrak Cascades train 501 derailed on an overpass as it entered a 30-mph curve at approximately 78 mph.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

NYCT, Visa set to launch contactless cards to ride subways and buses

Chas also worked on new system to help the MTA accept tap-to-pay for its new OMNY fare payment system.

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NewsMay 16, 2019

Bill would ban use of fed funds for Chinese manufactured rolling stock

A number of large, metropolitan areas have recently awarded rail rolling stock procurements to a Chinese state-owned enterprise.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Keolis honored for building diverse workforce, supporting community

Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Siemens partners on solution to better leverage spectrum

Needed to offer new wireless broadband and mobility services, and to keep up with the increasing demands for coverage and capacity.

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NewsMay 14, 2019

After wire breaks, Houston METRO completes repairs on 2 rail lines

Service along the Purple line remains suspended as work to reinforce electrical wires continues

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Stadler opens new Salt Lake City train production facility

All operations were transferred from the leased Warm Springs site to the new site last month.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

Rhode Island 'state of the system' report to inform transportation plan

Overall public transit ridership in Rhode Island is higher than other southern New England cities, such as Worcester and Hartford.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2019

Houston METRO shuts down 3 rail lines for repairs

The wires will be reinforced at 79 locations to prevent them from falling in the event of another break.

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