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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2017

Man charged with murder after stabbing Winnipeg Transit bus driver

The incident occurred at 2 a.m., when the driver pulled up to the last stop of his shift and asked the man to leave the bus. After a physical altercation, which ended up outside the bus, ensued, the driver was stabbed multiple times.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

City of Edmonton orders 33 Vicinity buses from Grande West

The company's total firm orders for 2017 and early 2018 delivery are for 247 buses valued at over $66 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Grande West lands $10M BC Transit contract

The order is for 39 Vicinity buses for delivery starting late 2017 through early 2018.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

Grande West adding CNG option for Vicinity bus

The Cummins ISB G Engine has the lowest North American Emissions standards and is approved from both the U.S. EPA and Air Resources Board in California.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

TTC considering cameras to improve streetcar safety

Similar to red light cameras, the cameras would capture license plates, allowing vehicle owners to be issued a fine for violating the Highway Traffic Act — $110 and three demerit points.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2016

Canada considering 'black boxes' on commercial vehicles after 2013 crash

The collision between an OC Transpo commuter bus and a Via train happened at a rail crossing, with the collision shearing off the front end of the bus and derailing the train killing six.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2016

Canada's London Transit adding 28 New Flyer Xcelsior buses

The award is part of a contract extension from a Nov. 13, 2014 LTC contract, awarded to New Flyer, whereby a one-year extension on the contract was exercisable at the discretion of LTC.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Bombardier signs 8-year contract with Montreal's AMT

The contract is valued at approximately $246 million and took effect Nov. 18.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2016

TTC warns suicide attempts on subway driving employee absenteeism

Toronto's auditor general found the TTC's paid sick leave costs increased to $33.9 million in 2015, an increase of some $1.2 million from the previous year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2016

Flywheel tech on light rail, sees cost savings of 11%, study says

University of of Alberta professors calculated that the use of flywheel technology to assist light rail transit in Edmonton, Alberta, would produce energy savings of 31% and cost savings of 11%.

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