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The bus industry got a chance to discuss some of the latest technological advances, including alternative fuel, power systems and non-bus technologies, at METRO’s Bus Technology Conference.
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Will test Safe Turn Alert systems — automated voice systems that tell pedestrians, operators and passengers when a bus is turning a corner — from two companies on 10 buses over the next two months.
Read More →The ARRA funding will go toward improving tracks, buildings and control systems in Chicago.
Read More →North County Transit District is adding the system to all COASTER trains, along the wayside, and in the control office. The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 requires fully functional PTC systems to be in place on railroads, such as the COASTER, by December 31, 2015.
Read More →According to figures released by the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), 1.47 billion trips were taken on transit systems in 2001, a 0.9% decrease from 2000.
Read More →The FTA is seeking public comment on proposed changes to federal regulations that increase the roles and responsibilities of SSOAs to maintain effective oversight of rail transit systems nationwide.
Read More →Will design and manufacture 161 IGBT traction systems to equip 81 trains for NedTrain, the company in charge of the service and maintenance of the Dutch Railway fleet. The contract is worth nearly $49 million.
Read More →All are equipped with Cummins ISX engines, Allison B500G4 transmissions and luxury entertainment systems with 15-inch flat screen TVs.
Read More →More than 1,200 employees across four locations are covered under Keolis’ ISO 39001 certification for road traffic safety management systems, further strengthening their commitment to safety in transit operations.
Read More →The U.S. designed and built bus has more than one million miles of transit validated service using the BAE Systems electric propulsion system.
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