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The Obama Administration’s Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2009 would authorize the Secretary to establish and enforce minimum federal safety standards for rail transit systems — effectively breaking through the 1965 prohibition.
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In two distinct projects, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA) are tackling the issue of illegal pedestrian crossings at railroad tracks.
Read More →The MOU enables Cummins and Leclanché to offer customers a wide range of hybrid, battery-only, and fuel cell package solutions in marine and rail applications.
Read More →The announcement highlights the long-standing partnership between the Class I railroad and the commuter rail system, dating back to Metra's creation in 1983.
Read More →15 of the 29 states that received ARRA grants are using the funds to expand and upgrade existing lines; purchase new locomotives, track, and other equipment; and modernize and build new train stations.
Read More →During his keynote speech at the regional seminar held in Los Angeles, Federal Railroad Administrator Szabo said that high-speed rail was a "once in a lifetime opportunity to change the way American's travel."
Read More →Obtained critical right of way needed for the project. Moving forward with construction and developing its Central Florida station at the Orlando International Airport’s future intermodal station.
Read More →Names Michael T. McNamara, P.E., president of Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Systems, a division specializing in transit and railroad track, signal, communication, and electric traction design. He previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the division.
Read More →The Association of London Government said striking would not find what it called the "missing millions" needed to meet the pay demand.
Read More →Deliveries of the 78 new-generation electric railcars are scheduled to begin March 2008.
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