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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2017

Alstom, Iraqi goverment sign MOU to develop rail transport systems

These projects would significantly contribute to the development of the country’s urban infrastructure and national economy.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

Tri Delta Transit switches bus fleet to renewable diesel

Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a drop-in alternative to petroleum diesel and is distributed via the same fuel infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2017

CTA budget proposes $23M in cuts, fare increases after $33M cut in state support

Upon adoption, the fare increase will generate $23 million for CTA operations, while the capital budget includes a new revenue stream from ride-hailing fees that will pay for projects that improve CTA infrastructure and service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2017

WSP USA names new sr. supervising engineer

In his new position, Benjamin Rodenbough will manage a variety of civil engineering projects involving transit and other transportation infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2017

Canada's TransLink places firm order for 106 New Flyer CNG buses

The order was supported by the Federal Gas Tax Fund, through which the Government of Canada provides funding for municipal infrastructure, including public transit. The funds are administered in B.C. by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2017

San Francisco rolls out first of new Siemens light rail vehicles

The trains for SFMTA include features informed by public input including a new seating configuration, new interior color schemes, and new exterior design.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2017

MCI names San Francisco Bay Area leadership team

The team consists of Mike Albertolle, manager of business development and service; Matthew Hiibel, service manager; Roland Schauer, shop supervisor; and Roman Bystron, parts supervisor.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2017

Feds find ignored safety procedures, fractured safety program led to Amtrak derailment

The train engineer saw equipment and people working on and near track 3 and initiated emergency braking that slowed the train from 106 mph to approximately 99 mph at the time of impact.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2017

Amtrak continues next phase of Penn Station infrastructure work

The railroad is working with NJ TRANSIT and Long Island Rail Road on an overall service plan that minimizes the impact to all New York Penn Station customers to the greatest extent possible.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2017

AAA, Keolis launch nation’s 1st public self-driving shuttle in Las Vegas

The shuttle is the country’s first autonomous shuttle to be fully integrated with “smart city” infrastructure, communicating with traffic signals to improve safety and traffic flow.

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