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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Alstom, Bombardier sign Chinese rail agreements

Both agreements, signed with China's Ministry of Railways, are aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership in the development of various products and systems, including rolling stock and signaling solutions applied in mainline and regional railways for the market in China and internationally.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Amtrak's next-gen high-speed service plan cuts Northeast Corridor travel time

Per an AECOM report, trains would operate at up to 220 miles per hour on a new, dedicated, two-track corridor with a trip time of just under three hours and 30 minutes between Washington and Boston, approximately half the current schedule.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Old San Francisco bus terminal meets wrecking ball

The wrecking ball is planned to remain in use for the next few months as the remainder of the old Terminal structure is removed. A temporary terminal located a few blocks away on Beale and Howard Streets will continue to serve bus operations until the new Transbay Transit Center opens its doors in 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2010

FRA awards Delaware $450K to study new rail service

The initial study will be on the feasibility of a new passenger rail line. Based on the results of this study, environmental analysis, a Service Development Plan and preliminary design may follow.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2010

SAG: Calif. transit officials cannot simultaneously serve on HSR board

The opinion said serving in leadership positions at local agencies coordinating routes and station development for the proposed $43-billion bullet train is legally "incompatible" with an appointment to the rail board under state law.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2010

Recommendation for first leg of Calif. HSR made

Spanning about 65 miles, the segment would start near Madera, include the construction of two new stations and continue south to Corcoran.

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2010

Amtrak California updates Website

The travel-friendly Website is loaded with features including an enhanced station directory using powerful search technology capabilities and an interactive map to locate train stations near specified destinations.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2010

Alstom Innovation on Display at Innotrans

Company predicts steady growth and continued expansion into new global markets. Products unveiled at the exhibit included a new high-speed rail platform.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2010

High-speed rail event highlights projects, need for support

The Western High Speed Rail Alliance's inaugural conference, held in Las Vegas in mid-October, brought industry professionals together to tout the benefits of high-speed rail and highlight projects and the need for funding and support.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2010

Wis. activists rally for high-speed rail funds

Labor leaders and politicians gathered at the Milwaukee plant of train maker Talgo and spoke about their opposition of Gov.-elect Scott Walker’s plan to refuse the $810 million in federal stimulus funding.

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