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NewsAugust 28, 2020

New FRA Rule Uses Tech to Improve Track Safety

The regulatory reform allows rail testing vehicles to move without stopping along the track, potentially decreasing passenger and freight train delays associated with routine inspections.

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NewsJuly 21, 2020

NJ TRANSIT to Add 8 Dual-Powered Locomotives

The Bombardier ALP-45A locomotives will replace some of the older PL-42AC series diesel locomotives in the agency’s fleet.

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NewsJuly 20, 2020

NCTD Adding 11 More Bombardier Railcars

With the purchase of these railcars, NCTD will be able to significantly increase service frequencies to 30-minute headways and begin state of good repair replacement of current legacy COASTER coaches and cab cars over the coming years.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2020

Bombardier lands contract to provide BiLevel railcars

The two contracts represent a combination of eight cab cars and 20 coaches and include options for 33 additional railcars.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2020

MTA to use UV light to clean transit system

The MTA is also launching the Essential Plan Night Service marking a robust increase in overnight bus service — substantially increasing the number of bus trips by 1,168 or more than 76%,

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2020

Alstom to buy Bombardier Transportation for up to $6.7 billion

The agreement would create the world's No. 2 train manufacturer and better take on China's CCRC Corp.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

NY MTA unveils first look of next-gen subway cars

Board approved the $1.4 billion contract award of 535 R211 cars to Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. in 2018.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2020

WMATA's rail ridership up 20K trips on weekdays in 2019

The agency reports that customer-focused improvements implemented last year contributed to the increase in rail ridership.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

FRA launches web portal for public to report blocked railroad crossings

The agency expects it will take an average of three minutes for users to complete the report.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2019

MARTA purchasing 254 Stadler railcars

The procurement is the single largest for either organization and aimed at more efficient performance and enhanced customer experience for MARTA and its customers.

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