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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

METRO Briefs

IBM seeks share of high-speed rail. Seattle transit debuts talking buses. MBTA proposes rail hikes, service cuts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Thales to supply signaling system to Turkish rail

Contract, valued at $16.9 million, relates to a 36-mile extension to two sections of the Ankara-Istanbul high-speed link.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

AECOM awarded Calif. high-speed rail contracts

Together, the Altamont Corridor and the Caltrain Corridor projects are worth more than $70 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2009

Calif. HSR board gets fed stimulus update

A CHSRA team, led by Chairman Quentin Kopp, will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Obama administration officials and Congressional leaders as the details of the high-speed train funding are being worked out.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2009

METRO Briefs

Canada pledging $500M to GO Transit. Emanuel: Obama pushed for high-speed rail. Seattle transit faced with $58M revenue dip.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

Rep. Mica: 80 companies, state DOTs express high-speed interest

Last year, Mica was part of the effort to open high-speed rail development to private sector participation in 11 federally designated corridors in the U.S. The measure including this initiative was signed into law in October.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Intercity bus comes to Ky. HSR Authority addresses Californians’ concerns. Florida transit creates mini-bus for mini-city

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2009

METRO Briefs

Arizona launches BRT. Bus-only lane benefits outweigh parking woes. Gov. Doyle seeking high-speed rail stimulus funding.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2009

Rep. Oberstar proposes $15B for transit

The proposal would provide funding for "ready-to-go" projects, including: $12.5 billion for public transportation, $3.4 billion for high-speed and intercity rail and $1.5 billion for Amtrak.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Calif. High-Speed Rail deputy director named ‘Woman of the Year’

Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”

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