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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2014

Alstom to supply 6 trains to German operator

Will also adapt 13 Coradia Lint regional trains already in service so that they can be operated as multiple units with the new trains. All new and modernized trains will be ready for operation in 2016.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2014

MCI delivers J4500s to N.D., La.

In addition to a more fuel-efficient, clean-diesel engine, the 2014 model also features MCI's MDSS suspension system and standard safety features including electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitoring and a fire-suppression system.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2014

Alstom to supply trains to Germany, Chile

Manufacturing 29 Coradia Continental electric trains for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen GmbH (VMS) in Central Saxony, Germany for $206 million, and 12 X’Trapolis suburban trains for Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado in Chile for $96 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Houston METRO awards MCI 95-coach contract

Will be equipped with wheelchair lifts; 55 forward-facing seats with individual overhead LED reading lights and airflow controls; and parcel racks.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2014

Bombardier wins locomotive order from private operator

The total contract value based on the list price is approximately $83 million. The contract includes an option of up to five additional locomotives.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2014

Siemens awarded $225M locomotive contract

The procurement is being done on behalf of the DOTs from five states: Illinois, California, Michigan, Washington and Missouri.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2014

San Francisco proceeds with New Flyer bus purchase

The new vehicles will replace buses currently in service that are more than 20 years old and account for 40% of system wide delays, due to mechanical issues.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2014

Texas’ Sun Metro adds 22 New Flyer buses to fleet

Features of the new vehicles include low floors, an electric air conditioning system and a rear facing wheelchair securement option.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2014

Alstom delivers Citadis Compacts to French authority

The first tram will complete a series of track tests by the end of July 2014 to be ready for the commercial launch of the tram service in early September 2014.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2014

CH Bus sales to deliver Temsa TS 35 to Wash. operator

Equipped with Alcoa wheels, REI Audio/Video monitors, and side and driver shades. The most recent 2014 model also includes leather seats, wood grain floors, cordless microphone and 110-volt plug outlets.

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