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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rapid rail from N.C. to Atlanta considered. Transit drivers honored for safety. London tube maps created to help disabled.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

Ansaldo STS lands Naples metro contract

Ansaldo STS will carry out works relating to the overhead line, power cables, telecommunications, signaling, automation and protection systems on the 3.1-mile stretch of track constructed entirely in double tunnels.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

MTR-Hong Kong to operate Swedish metro system

Agreement contains financial incentives covering traffic operations, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, punctuality and customer satisfaction.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Intercity bus comes to Ky. HSR Authority addresses Californians’ concerns. Florida transit creates mini-bus for mini-city

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

L.A. Metro continues safety campaign

Agency's effort is intended to educate Eastside residents on safety around the light rail trains when service begins this summer.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

Houston officer rescues woman from oncoming D.C. train

Due to his quick actions, the 68-year-old Nashville, Tenn. woman was not seriously injured.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

CTA’s initiative yields improved on-time performance

Big gaps between buses – measured by arrivals that are either double the scheduled headway or 15 minutes between buses – have decreased by 31 percent since fall 2007, and the number of buses arriving within one minute or less of buses ahead has decreased by 24 percent.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

Rail group forms to advocate investment

OneRail Coalition, brings passenger and freight rail stakeholders together for the first time, to bridge the goals of expanding intercity and commuter passenger and rail options across the country.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2009

BC Transit renews agreement with Nova Bus

The 115 transit buses will be assembled in the new Nova Bus plant in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2009

Rep. Oberstar proposes $15B for transit

The proposal would provide funding for "ready-to-go" projects, including: $12.5 billion for public transportation, $3.4 billion for high-speed and intercity rail and $1.5 billion for Amtrak.

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