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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

FRA leaders to keynote regional HSR seminars

To feature practitioners from global systems and will focus on best practices and lessons learned from European and Asian systems.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2009

DHS releases guidance for $253M in transit security grants

Funds granted based on capabilities to reduce risk through training, operational deterrence, drills and public awareness activities; key critical infrastructure and asset protection; and other mitigation activities.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserDecember 10, 2009

Will the Jobs Summit yield fruit for transit?

The White House Jobs Summit, held last week, drew business executives, economists, finance experts, labor leaders and small business owners to Washington, D.C., to share ideas on boosting employment. A national delegation of transit and business leaders was among those in attendance, with plans to promote the benefits of investing in “ready-to-go” public transit infrastructure projects that will create and sustain jobs.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

Alstom delivers 200th double-decker train to France

Trainset is a part of Coradia Duplex range. SNCF and Alstom have signed an investment program agreement to renew the TER fleet with an order of 233 trainsets at a cost of more than $2.7 billion.

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ProductsNovember 17, 2009

Seon-SQ IR Dome

The new, high-efficiency SQ IR Dome infrared camera is designed to meet the specific needs of mobile applications.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

Calif. Gov. favored HSR over commuter rail

Ordered focus to be on proposed San Diego to San Francisco bullet train.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Cubic to update San Fran gating, ticketing system

A long-time customer, Muni is partially funding the project with federal stimulus money. Installation of the new fare collection equipment is planned to start in late 2010 and will be fully operational by the spring of 2011.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

SF Muni and BART launch accessibility pilot

The 18-month pilot project will allow senior and disabled customers unlimited access to BART in San Francisco and all Muni transit services with the purchase of a single pass.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2009

Gannett Fleming relocates NYC office

Several sustainable features were included in the new office space, including 100 percent recycled cubicle panel fabric and frames, zero volatile organic compounds paints and primers, a green guard and cradle-to-cradle certified carpet, and energy efficient lighting with occupancy sensors

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

METRO Briefs

Driver convicted in casino bus crash. First Group weathering recession, expects more growth. LIRR not joining FRA safety program.

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