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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

MARTA, OL focus on pedestrian safety

New campaign to use bus shelter posters and onboard video public service announcements to remind pedestrian commuters to "Stay Focused! Stay Alive!"

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2010

Fla. Gov. Crist declares Safety Awareness Week

During the week-long "blitz," law enforcement personnel will be positioned at various grade crossings, where they will be issuing warnings and citations to drivers and pedestrians who do not adhere to the laws relating to trains and railroad tracks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2010

L.A. enforces safety campaign along Metro Blue Line

Dozens of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. and Los Angeles Police Dept. motorcycle officers issued 295 citations and impounded 34 vehicles in an operation to enforce traffic laws along the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2010

FRA unveils new train safety tool

Equipment will permit researchers to realistically simulate innumerable conditions and scenarios encountered during railroad operations to help identify safety problems and develop effective solutions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2009

Railway safety experts form consulting firm

Key services include implementing complete safety programs, FRA Rule Part 236 compliance analysis and documentation generation, system safety design assessment, safety hazard analyses, and review of operating rules and procedures for safety.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2009

D.C. Metro investigates train collision cause

Contacted experts in the field of track signaling to conduct an independent review. Other actions include staff realignment; shifting the position of the 1000-series cars; and operating all trains manually.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Lessons learned from past rail accidents. CVS reimburses N.Y. MTA for overcharging staff. Bus travel rediscovered by young.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2006

A Rundown of Rail Track Maintenance Technology for Transit

Rail track maintenance today involves a range of high-tech equipment and specialized machinery. We examine several suppliers and their range of focus.

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