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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2019

NCTD rail signs on for fed confidential close reporting system

Rail personnel can submit reports when involved in or observe an incident or situation in which railroad safety might be compromised.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

All required railroads met statutory deadline, schedule for PTC

Notably, Quarter Four data also show PTC systems are in operation on almost 46,000 of the nearly 58,000-route miles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Calif.'s NCTD completes full PTC implementation

Is one of only four U.S. agencies that has completed PTC implementation by the federally-mandated deadline of Dec. 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

NCTD CEO responds to California's zero-emissions mandate

The agency said all transit agencies in California should operate 100% zero-emission transit buses by 2040.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2018

San Diego NCTD celebrates SPRINTER's 10th Anniversary

The North County Transit District will hold community outreach and educational events through various SPRINTER stations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2017

HNTB names vehicle solutions manager

Patrick Allen will be responsible for locomotives, passenger cars, and other rolling components of rail systems. He is based in the firm’s Boston office and works with clients nationwide.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Question of the Day: Uber, Lyft - Friend or Foe?

We asked top public transit officials, including Brad Miller, Matthew Tucker, Carm Basile, Karl Gnadt, Kevin Kane, Rob Gannon and Nathaniel Ford Sr. if they see services like Uber and Lyft as a threat to public transit or as potential partners?

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2014

Managers continue to leave NCTD, severance adds up

At least 20 high-level managers and employees have left the agency since Jan. 1. All told, the recent departures cost the district $299,489 in severance payouts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2013

Wabtec, Herzog to equip San Diego rail with PTC for $9M

Wabtec will provide its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System equipment and installation for seven locomotives and 10 passenger transit cab cars on North County Transit District’s Coaster train. Herzog Technologies was previously awarded a contract to implement PTC for the rail system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2013

Calif.’s NCTD to launch mobile ticketing app

Passengers can use the app to purchase same-day tickets and tickets for future dates for its COASTER commuter rail service. The Android version will be available for download beginning July 15 with the iPhone release following soon after.

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