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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

SFMTA adds Australian streetcar to fleet

The new streetcar, No. 916, built in 1946, is the second Melbourne tram to join Muni’s historic streetcar fleet.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2009

Toronto Transit launches streetcar safety campaign

Commission and Toronto Police Service will discuss safest way to board and exit streetcars, stroller safety, and some of the unsafe behaviors motorists practice, and the impact on passengers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2009

Bombardier to supply TTC streetcars

Contract represents the largest single order ever for light rail vehicles worldwide. Final assembly of the new vehicles will take place at production facilities in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Bombardier demos streetcars for Vancouver

Two Flexity trams will operate daily on a demonstration line between January 21 and March 21, 2010 near Vancouver’s Olympic and Paralympic Village.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2009

Seattle transit launches new Website

The first phase, unveiled May 1, should make it easier to search frequently-accessed items such as bus schedules and the Trip Planner. Riders can also sign up to receive e-mail alerts and subscribe to an RSS feed for service updates.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2009

Ore. awarded $75M to fund streetcar expansion

A portion of the total project cost is being funded by FTA’s Small Starts program. Upon completion, the extension will include 18 new stations, seven new vehicles and capital improvements to accommodate streetcar operations.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2009

TTC report recommends Bombardier

New light rail vehicles will help address crowding on the TTC’s streetcar routes, and accommodate ridership growth.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2009

METRO Briefs

Topeka Transit loses $215K in fuel gamble. Transit chief pledges no service cuts. Utah mayor switches from streetcar to light rail.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2008

Toronto Transit unveils vehicle arrival notification pilot

Customers will be able to find out when their next bus or streetcar will arrive by information displayed on screens in subway stations or at select TTC stops.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2008

British transit company launches U.S. provider

Parry Transit, the new American unit of Parry U.K., will plan, design and deploy Parry streetcar systems for the U.S. market.

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