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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

ARRA to fund energy reduction, tribal transit

Greenhouse gas and energy reduction grant will be awarded on the basis of how much the proposed capital investment is expected to reduce either energy consumption or greenhouse gases. Funds will provide grants to Indian tribes for capital expenditures including transit equipment and facilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

San Diego MTS confirms shooting victims' identities

Two employees were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third employee was placed on life support and died at the University of California San Diego Medical Center.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

METRO Briefs

IBM seeks share of high-speed rail. Seattle transit debuts talking buses. MBTA proposes rail hikes, service cuts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

Washington Metro to provide downloadable data

The raw data is available in a coded format that can be used by anyone who wants to turn the information into a usable computer application, including businesses and Web masters.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

Canadian Government, VIA complete rail upgrades

Upgrades so far on VIA’s network include a $12.5 million investment in the Alexandria Subdivision, between Ottawa and Montreal as well as similar improvements currently underway on the Smiths Falls Subdivision between Toronto and Ottawa.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2009

GE Transportation to equip Trenitalia with protection systems

The new system will allow Trenitalia, which serves more than one million passengers per day, to increase the safety of train operations, while enabling higher traffic density through greater speed.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2009

METRO Briefs

Claude Brinegar, former transportation secretary, dies. Cash-strapped Austin transit planning BRT. N.Y. actor rescues man from oncoming train.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Coalition: stimulus funds to expand U.S. intercity rail

Projects identified by members are spread out geographically and will provide operational and capacity benefits to passenger and freight operations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2009

Caltrain rail grinding to result in quieter trains

Work at any one location will be completed in one to two nights, with the entire project to be completed by April 13.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2009

Bombardier awarded Australian railcar order

Project includes overall design of the vehicle; integration of the vehicle systems; bogie design; and the supply of propulsion, electrical and communication systems.

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