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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2016

Alstom supplies signaling to Sydney rail system

The installation of both the on-board and trackside equipment covers four test trains and an area of seven miles between the suburbs of Arncliffe and Oatley, in the South of Sydney.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

L.A. Metro's new animated rail safety videos show 'dreadful outcomes'

The series of six videos reminds people that “safety begins with you” and tackles issues such as running to catch a train, lack of attention while driving a car near tracks and failure to follow posted safety instructions.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2016

SmartDrive issued new patent for rail triggering tech

The new capability uses sophisticated accelerometer-based technology and integrates with rail vehicle safety systems to detect high-risk maneuvers that fall outside normal operating parameters.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2016

D.C. Metro chief announces two new hires

Wiedenfeld announced the hiring of the current associate administrator at the FMCSA and a former Bechtel executive.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2016

Foxx warns he could shut down D.C. subway

The Transportation Secretary said Tuesday he seriously considered ordering a shutdown of the entire Washington Metro subway system last week and may still do that if local officials don’t follow Transportation Department safety directives.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2016

Keolis names McCarthy chief safety officer for MBTA commuter rail

McCarthy comes to Keolis from the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, where he served as deputy chief operating officer managing the 512-mile commuter railroad serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2016

Fire dept. to provide 24/7 coverage of D.C. Metro Rail ops control center

The expanded hours, which begin in June, are made possible as a result of a new MoU between Metro and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

NTSB report criticizes D.C. Metro, first-responders, FTA on fatal smoke incident

Officials issued the criticism during a Tuesday meeting to present findings about the probable cause of the incident.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2016

Alstom awarded major re-signaling project in the UK

Collaborated with Network Rail to develop an interlocking solution based on Alstom’s Smartlock range that will be ready for ETCS installation allowing trains with ETCS capability to operate on that section of the line.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

D.C. Metro could shut down entire rail lines for up to 6 months, officials say

Top officials warned Wednesday that the transit system is in such need of repair that they might have to take these actions.

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