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Newsby StaffJuly 4, 2016

M-1 RAIL selects Transdev for ops, maintenance

Will be responsible for all aspects of operations and maintenance, including hiring staff, training and managing streetcar operators, service operations, dispatch, vehicle and track maintenance, and fare enforcement.  

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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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Videosby StaffApril 28, 2016

MBTA's Operations Control Center: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Provides a behind-the-scenes view of the central hub of Boston's mass transit system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2016

TAPS on path to resolve IRS debt

The agency, which was shut down for about 90 days because of debt and other issues, recently gave Transdev a five-year contract to take over operations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2016

Bombardier wins Edmonton light rail contract

Will be responsible for the design and supply of the vehicles, signaling, communications, power supply and distribution, overhead catenary system and related depot equipment. Bombardier's scope is valued at approximately $280 million.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloFebruary 2, 2016

The Fixed-Post Bus Dispatcher...A Disappearing Act

When official-plated transit authority vehicles were scarce and basically reserved for those in upper management to go about their daily business to and from meetings, etc..., road control would be the responsibility of the “fixed-post foot dispatcher.” Not all of these positions have been eliminated, but I wonder if any readers remember the stability and sense of control that was present while the foot dispatcher was on post?

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Freightliner to invest $22.7M to expand facilities, improve operations

The investment will positively impact a number of key business operations for FCCC, including the construction of a new logistics center, as well as expansions of the current office building, employee parking lot, completed chassis parking, and loading/delivery operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2016

Las Vegas strip seen as prime location for light rail

Farebox revenue generated by the system would likely pay for operation and maintenance as well as some of the cost of building it, according to officials.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2015

Transdev names new VP, Rail

In his new position, Mike Sherlock joined will oversee operations Transdev’s commuter rail, light rail and streetcar operations in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2015

MBTA to deploy GIRO's HASTUS-Rail software

Keolis selected HASTUS-Rail after receiving on-site demonstrations of the software handling various scenarios that showed significant efficiency gains, cost savings and flexibility to adapt to Keolis’ operations, including compliance with the FRA’s hours of service regulations, according to the company.

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