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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2009

Alstom, Paris transit, partner on energy storage

The STEEM (Maximised Energy Efficiency Tramway System) project will enable the trams to run without catenary power, allowing them to be integrated more effectively into the urban environment and generate energy and infrastructure savings.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2009

Railway safety experts form consulting firm

Key services include implementing complete safety programs, FRA Rule Part 236 compliance analysis and documentation generation, system safety design assessment, safety hazard analyses, and review of operating rules and procedures for safety.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2009

Calif. to extend HSR corridor to Las Vegas

In April, President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary LaHood announced the effort to transform the nation's transportation system by developing rail infrastructure and launching high-speed passenger rail services in 100 mile to 600 mile corridors that connect U.S. communities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2009

US Railcar to resume DMU production

The US Railcar DMU was prototyped through a demonstration project in 2002 and is currently the only FRA-compliant DMU operating in revenue service in North America.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2009

Fed encouragement of Hatch Act loopholes worsens worrisome trend

At a time when there is a growing recognition that our infrastructure is in dire need of repair or rebuilding, we need to hire the best to do the work.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2009

Canadian transit ridership breaks record

CUTA's most recent national infrastructure survey reported a $40.1 billion need for public transit capital investment for the period 2008-2012. The association also continues to advocate for the implementation of a National Transit Strategy that includes dedicated long term funding to support transit needs in communities of all sizes across Canada.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2009

Amtrak pushes SB/DBEs to seek ARRA contracts

Looking for firms to contract with directly or as a subcontractor in areas including architects and engineers, construction and security to help with a variety of small and large projects including major infrastructure projects. Amtrak is currently seeking to find and pre-qualify companies that can bid and perform as prime contractors for these contracts.

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ProductsJune 10, 2009

Vapor Bus International: City View Door Panel

Vapor's new CityView door panel features a sleek, all-glass door exterior that enhances vehicle styling. The door panel combines aircraft quality aluminum frame construction and mechanically fastened components to meet all industry requirements.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2009

McMillan named FTA deputy administrator

McMillan currently serves as the deputy executive director of policy for the San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

Alstom to supply France with 23 Citadis trams

The contract, worth $159.4 million, consists of a firm order, worth $88.6 million, which includes design studies, building a scale 1 model and manufacturing the trainsets.

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