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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

Kawasaki to supply D.C. Metro with 428 railcars

Agency received $150M in federal funds for the procurement of the new generation railcars. Of the 428 new cars, 128 will enable the expansion of Metro service on the Dulles rail corridor and 300 will be used to replace the 1000 series cars.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

2nd National Distracted Driving Summit scheduled

At this year's event, experts from around the country will explore accomplishments since the first summit, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead. Key topics will include research, technology, policy, public outreach and best practices in enforcement.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

NTSB: D.C. Metro’s safety problems preceded crash

Previous accidents, some of which killed employees, foreshadowed the 2009 Metrorail crash that killed nine people.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2010

D.C. Metro unveils farecard Website enhancements

Customers with a SmarTrip account can view their card balance and usage history dating back to January 2010. In addition, they can add multiple cards to their account, report a lost or stolen card, request a replacement card or transfer the balance to another registered card.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2010

D.C. Metro pre-approved for $220M in safety projects

Work includes rehabilitating track components, replacing rail car components and AVL equipment installed on buses prior to 2002.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Powell Industries to power Dulles rail extension

The manufacturer will supply the traction power substations, plus additional equipment for underground installation and enclosures to house the communications and signaling equipment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2009

LaHood signs $900M agreement to fund D.C. Metrorail project

The 11.7-mile heavy rail line will be an extension to the existing Metrorail system and is projected to serve 85,700 daily riders by 2030, including an estimated 10,000 new daily transit riders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2009

Amtrak offers lower fares on Acela Express

Now available for purchase, Acela Business class tickets will be priced as low as $99 between Washington, D.C., and New York, and $79 between New York and Boston.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2008

Alstom opens DC office

Pierre L. Gauthier has been appointed president and CEO of Alstom U.S. and will be based in the new Washington headquarters, along with a senior executive team.

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