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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2006

WMATA unveils groundbreaking rail simulator

FRA and ENSCO are part of team that creates 85-foot model for disaster response training.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2006

St. Louis Metro approves $209 million budget

Plan provides funding for vehicle procurement, various rail projects and improvement of infrastructure and rolling stock.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2006

Boston Commuter Rail Line Builds Successful Model for Privatization

With a well-conceived partnership framework, constant team collaboration, accountability and commitment to customer service, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad is setting ridership and performance records.

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Articlesby StaffMay 1, 2006

Federal Rail Safety Chief Lauds Preventive, Reactive Measures

Recently appointed Associate Administrator for Rail Safety for the FRA Jo Strang talks about the introduction of crash energy management, reducing human errors and the changing landscape of U.S. rail safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2006

FRA to reduce rail accidents linked to human error

Human factors account for 38% of total railroad accidents.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2006

BRT Takes Center Stage at Lane Transit District

Stefano Viggiano, director of development services, discusses the framework and characteristics of the highly anticipated bus rapid transit system in Eugene, Ore. It will be launched in December and expanded over the next several years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2005

Ford to head San Francisco Muni

Former MARTA general manager to oversee 4,800 employees, $600 million operating budget.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2005

BART becomes first in nation to offer underground wireless service

Deal with downtown San Francisco phone companies will generate a minimum of $408,000 a year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2005

S.F. showcases ‘Superbus’

Public transit bus outfitted with wireless technology exhibited at ITS World Congress in San Francisco.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2005

One-day strike disrupts bus, rail service in France

Tuesday's work stoppage aligns with nationwide strike to protest economic and labor policies.

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