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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2011

Kentucky's Lextran unveils new hybrid, diesel Gillig buses

The new buses feature a redesigned logo as well as a new blue and green color scheme. Along with a new website revealed last week, this is the first of many steps toward rebranding the entire Lextran system.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2011

First Transit wins Kennesaw St. contract

Will operate six new shuttle buses, transporting more than 15,000 passengers annually.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2011

Alstom to supply 26 French trams

Options for an additional five to 30 tramsets could be exercised at a later date.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

TARTA, Avego team to provide riders mobile access

Avego originally provided the SMS and Web departure board services as part of a three-month Futurefleet pilot in 2010.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

Alstom's Chinese joint venture wins signaling contract

Will deliver the Urbalis CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) technology, which is an advanced train control system that integrates network communications with data transmission by radio.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Alstom to supply German bogies

The first tramways, which will feature energy savings of 15 percent, due to efficient recovery of energy and lighter weight of the vehicles, are slated to enter service in 2013.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2011

Wabtec Corp. to provide brakes for NJ Transit railcars

Valued at about $12 million, the contract also includes draft gears and bench test equipment. Wabtec expects to start deliveries later this year.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2011

San Diego's NCTD contracts with WebTech Wireless

The NCTD will implement NextBus RTPIS on its three fixed-route services — BREEZE transit buses, COASTER commuter trains and SPRINTER light rail.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2011

Houston Metro selects MV for paratransit services

Under the terms of the new four year agreement, will provide management, maintenance and operations for METROLift, which serves Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2011

Alstom to supply Lima trainsets

Will supply the consortium with 19 trainsets of five coaches each. The first tramset will be delivered in late 2012 and is due to be commissioned in 2013.

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