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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2012

Amtrak upgrades Seattle maintenance facility

Completed phase one and two of the process, which included creating an enclosed structure over two tracks and a new three-story maintenance warehouse and administrative office that replaced functions formerly performed in trailers.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 23, 2012

May 2012 in Pictures

The May 2012 issue in pictures.

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ArticlesApril 18, 2012

Maintenance Shops: Learning Curve Continues to Grow

Second annual Bus Maintenance Survey finds that many agencies around the nation are experiencing difficulties with alternative propulsion, as they continue to add new equipment in the shop to service as well as learn new ways to make repairs to the vehicles. Meanwhile parts issues, including concerns about availability, lead times and frequent failures, remains the biggest issue.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2012

Wisconsin terminates Talgo maintenance contract

In a letter, a state lawyer said the costs of testing the trains are rising and that they do not meet federal accessibility standards for the disabled. A spokesperson for Talgo Inc. denied both points and warned the cancellation could lead to legal action.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

Rotary Lift unveils 3 new heavy-duty bus lifts at EXPO

The manufacturer will unveil to the transit industry its new Rotary Lift EFX60 inground scissor lift, Wireless Mach 4 mobile column lift, and updated MOD30 modular environmentally friendly inground lift.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

Amtrak Mechanical Services showcasing at EXPO

Offers a full range of mechanical services for passenger and freight railroad equipment including overhauls and wreck repairs, wheel maintenance, air brake service, seat repair and replacement, electronic testing and maintenance, day-to-day equipment servicing, rolling stock engineering, and positive train control implementation and advising.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2011

MARTA reports $2.3B in unfunded maintenance needs

Even a possible sales tax increase next year will not be enough to fund a $6 billion wish list of transportation projects. However, an increase in the portion of Atlanta sales tax that can be used for transit funding may help.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Wireless mobile columns

Stertil-Koni’s new Earthlift Wireless Mobile Column Lift features a variable speed controller and a self-regenerating power supply that significantly increases productivity by reducing the time a lift spends offline charging.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Tire inflation system

This system, which can be installed on any type of trailer, including van, flat bed, chassis and auto transporter, adds life to tires, increases fuel efficiency and safety and maximizes recap potential.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2011

Dual-headed LED flashlight

The TP-9355 Dual-Max, a cordless, multi-function, dual-headed LED flashlight, features a high-flux blue light LED on one end for fluorescent leak detection and a high-flux white light LED on the opposite end for general component inspection.

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