Bombardier earns 2 German light rail orders

The contract with KVB is for 20 vehicles and is valued at approximately $68 million. Rheinbahn AG's contract for 42 vehicles, with an option for 16 additional vehicles, is valued at approximately $135 million.

Transdev, Santa Clara VTA Partner for ADA Eligibility Program

In addition to supporting its various clients with safe, sustainable, and innovation mobility solutions, Transdev is leveraging its extensive experience with paratransit and the related ADA eligibility process through its Mobility Options business line.

U.S. DOT unveils 2010 budget framework

Administration proposed five-year $5 billion high-speed rail state grant program. This funding will build on the $8 billion down payment in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Ubisense chosen for Canadian project

Solotech and ISR Transit formed a partnership to deliver this solution to RTL and chose the Ubisense TYM solution for the RTL deployment which is scheduled to be completed in March 2012.

Calif. High-Speed Rail deputy director named ‘Woman of the Year’

Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”

NTSB: Accidents show need for new safety culture perspective

Chairman Hersman discussed four investigations across all modes of transportation, highlighting several accidents that claimed the lives of dozens and encouraged attendees to embrace lessons learned to prevent future accidents.

NYC Public Transit Ranks No. 1 in North America for Sustainability: Study

Overall, North American cities rank low compared to equivalent European or Asian cities due to the car-centric culture that exists today.

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Bombardier to supply 90 railcars to Germany

The order for the electric multiple units of the 430 series, from DB Regio AG, totals $648 million.