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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2017

Olander Bus Service purchases refurbished Van Hool coaches

The two refurbished Van Hool coaches have renewed interiors, with new fabrics, along with LCD video monitors, Wi-Fi, 110 volt outlets, LED lighting, and black paint and graphic packages.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Alstom lands contract to refurbish Swedish trains

Exterior maintenance will involve rust repair and painting, while interior work includes mounting new walls, ceiling, floor, and chairs, as well as stripping each vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2017

Amtrak designates developer for $1 billion Chicago Union Station revamp

Approximately 7,500 construction jobs are expected to be developed over the life of the more than $1 billion project, as well as an additional 7,000 to 8,000 permanent jobs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2016

Talgo to return to Milwaukee location to refurbish LA Metro railcars

In 2015, Talgo settled a lawsuit against the state, resulting in the company receiving roughly $50 million and keeping the two trains that were manufactured.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 7, 2016

[Photos] Empire Station Complex: Transforming Penn Station

Proposal to transform Penn Station and the historic James A. Farley Post Office into a world-class transportation hub. The $3 billion project, known as the Empire Station Complex, will feature significant passenger improvements, including first-class amenities, natural light, increased train capacity and decreased congestion, and improved signage to dramatically enhance the travel experience.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2016

$3 billion Penn Station transformation proposed

The project, known as the Empire Station Complex, will feature increased train capacity, decreased congestion and improved signage. It will be expedited by a public-private partnership to break ground this year and complete substantial construction within the next three years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2015

CCW finalizes rehab bus contract for Iowa's DART

The 60-foot low-floor buses are replacing high floor buses and include newly installed ramps, remanufactured power trains, transmissions, engines, brakes, and are equipped with two ADA-compliant wheelchair positions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Brookville to restore, modernize streetcars for El Paso project

The contract, valued at $18.8 million, includes completely stripping down the vehicle frames, repairing and replacing structural carbody components, a complete rewiring, truck remanufactures, door upgrades, and integration of modern technologies to provide a modern transit solution wrapped in a nostalgic, historical package.

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Videosby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Refurbishing Minn. Metro Transit's Type 1 Light-Rail Vehicles

The Type I Bombardier Light-Rail Vehicles are currently undergoing complete refurbishing and painting to match the newer trains that were added to the fleet in 2012.

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ProductsJune 4, 2015

ABC double-deck refurbishment program

ABC launched a new refurbishment program to add years of service with an exciting array of applications to the proven Van Hool TD925 double-deck bus. The program offers a number of refurbishment options to key market segments including traditional tour and charter operators, the day tour and sightseeing business, as well as a “conversion” model with customer-selected options for a variety of corporate users, professional sports teams and the conversion enthusiast.

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