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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2013

TTC renews, extends suicide prevention program

Will continue Crisis Link through July 31, 2018. The program has handled an average of 2.75 incidents per month of people contemplating suicide on the transit system. No person has ever attempted suicide on the TTC immediately after speaking with a Crisis Link counselor.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2013

TTC’s plan highlights safety, customer service

Strategic objectives include managing risks, protecting customers, contractors and employees, and minimizing impact on the environment; cultivating an empowered, customer-focused workforce; and effective, efficient asset management that delivers reliable services in a state of good repair.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2013

MCI to deliver 4 J4500s to Canada

Contract includes an option for six more. The new coaches will be used to transport Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2013

Edmonton Transit taps Axion plastic rail ties

The ties will be used for road crossing applications where the transit line’s rail tracks intersect with roads.

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ArticlesMay 20, 2013

2013 Top Rail Projects Total Reaches $99B

With $14.3 billion in projects, New York City Transit tops this year’s list, followed closely by the Toronto Transit Commission. Three new projects in Tucson, Ariz.; Detroit and Orlando, Fla., totaling $948 million, make their debut.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2013

GO Transit breaks ground on bus facility

Will include indoor storage for up to 36 buses and outdoor storage for four buses; indoor service bays for fueling, bus wash, inspection, cleaning and running repairs; building service support areas including equipment and storage rooms; and staff facilities and parking.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 25, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Image Built on Scottish Heritage

Wanting to develop a unique company image, Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Ambassatours played off of the region’s Celtic culture — Nova Scotia is Latin for New Scotland.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 17, 2013

Innovative Operator Profile: Safety First, Passenger Comfort Foremost

To help modernize their fleet, cut down on maintenance costs and attract customers, Tai Pan Tours recently invested $5 million in 10 brand new Setra S417s

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2013

C-Tran postpones light rail decision

The board plans on meeting at the end of April to take public comment on the participation-withdrawal question and to gather more information from Columbia River Crossing officials before voting in mid-May.

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