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Break problems force cancellation; service will reopen in early summer.
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In surprising news yesterday, California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Roelof van Ark announced his departure, effective in February. The authority's chairman of the board, Thomas J. Umberg announced that he would also vacate his position and recommend that Dan Richard, who was recently appointed to the board by Gov. Jerry Brown, assume his leadership role.
Read More →The city of Phoenix and its Public Transit Department recently relaunched their DASH downtown circulator service.
Read More →A switchback occurs when a Muni rail line changes directions in the middle of a scheduled run.
Read More →Amtrak will receive funds to make much-needed improvements in 2008. The funds are part of a slew of legislation, currently passing through Congress.
Read More →Will design and construct a test track, commissioning facility, parking garage and other facilities near the existing Greenbelt Maintenance Yard in Prince George’s County, Md. The new facility will allow Metro to conduct testing and commission new and rehabilitated rail vehicles.
Read More →Will play an essential role in commuter rail operations, staffing entrances and exits to provide customer safety, working with customers to ensure their well-being and checking trains for any onboard issues.
Read More →The agency also advised GoTriangle to set the project’s budget to at least $2.5 billion to cover recent changes and rising construction costs.
Read More →A bill that allows for new federal rail-transit safety standards and offers federal aid for states to hire staff to enforce the new rules was introduced this week.
Read More →In about two years, passengers will be able to travel the 19 miles from Shanghai, China, to the city’s airport in 10 minutes on high-speed rail.
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