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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2014

IMPulse unveiling cable theft detection system

Uses the revolutionary Spread Spectrum Time-Domain Reflectometry (SSTDR), made possible by LiveWire Innovation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2014

Houston Metro: A Story of Innovation, Evolution

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is an example of what can be achieved when vendor and customer work together as a team. The partnership began over 10 years ago in 2003 with an Integrated Vehicle Operations Management System (IVOMS) for Metro’s 1,000-plus fleet.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2014

ABB’s energy storage work with the SEPTA wins innovation award

Originally installed in April 2012, the “Wayside Energy Storage Project" captures braking energy for redistribution into the SEPTA power network while generating revenue with behind the meter load response to sustain the local grid and the wholesale energy market.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 30, 2014

Contractors: Not Just About Running Trains

Taking a one-stop-shop approach, these companies help enhance services by forming strategic partnerships with local companies and focusing on regional needs. They can also improve fleet reliability and offer technological innovations and safety programs.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2014

Lane Transit District employs innovation to bolster accessibility

Eugene, Ore.-based agency believes all customers have the right to travel throughout the community on public transit, which is a major reason it began retrofitting buses with lifts in the early 1980s.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2014

Veolia safety program honored for innovation

The DRIVE program focuses on improving safety at the company’s locations and is administered by local employee teams.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2014

Central Texas' high-capacity transit plan wins innovation award

The Project Connect plan projects include regional rail, bus rapid transit, urban rail, managed lanes and other high-capacity modes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2013

Alstom delivers 1,500th Citadis tram

Since it entered service, Citadis has continuously evolved to incorporate the latest technological innovations including the introduction of alternatives to overhead power lines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

Q'Straint securement product wins 'Innovation' award

Dozens of original products entered the competition. Quantum was one of only five innovations that were recognized.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2013

Bombardier named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’

The manufacturer was recognized at the 2013 Light Rail Awards held in London earlier this month. The judges selected Bombardier for the award based on the company’s commitment to technological innovation, reliability and customer service across the globe.

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