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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2018

MBTA behind schedule on PTC mandate

The agency says hardware is being installed on three lines, with a goal of finishing by year’s end, however, the system won’t go live until 2020.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2018

Prevost to sponsor ABA's Bus Industry Safety Council

BISC is a collective of safety-minded individuals who embody every role of the bus and coach industry, addressing every safety concern from shop safety, driver training to vehicle technology and regulatory compliance.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

TfL completes biggest test of new Tube signaling system

Work to transform the world's oldest metro into one of the most modern is now well underway, and once complete it will improve reliability and boost capacity on 40% of the Tube network.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

Mass., Hawaii attain FTA State Safety Oversight certification

There are 30 states that must obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019. Four states have already met the deadline: Ohio, Minnesota, Utah, and the District of Columbia.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Driverless Uber vehicle strikes, kills Ariz. woman

The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, according to area police.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2018

Metrom Rail wins NY MTA 'Genius Transit Challenge'

The company's submission, PTCS-2, provides an increase in train operating efficiency and safety with significant reductions in cost and deployment time compared to legacy train control systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2018

Maryland's SubwayLink to re-open 3 days ahead of schedule after repairs

During the closure, Gov. Hogan committed $2.2 million to provide shuttle buses to maintain service for the Metro SubwayLink.

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Transit Dispatchesby Karsten OberleMarch 7, 2018

Railway cybersecurity must never be taken lightly

Many cybersecurity breaches are traced back to human error, from lack of compliance with security policies to configuration errors. Even the best-trained staff can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of daily alerts that need to be tackled.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

DART taps LAN as program manager for light rail platform extensions

The project will modify platforms along the Red and Blue light rail transit lines to accommodate three-car trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

New Flyer unveils electric bus simulator

The simulator, designed and installed by FAAC Incorporated using a 180-degree screen display and 4K projection system, is one of the first in the world to use full-scale OEM components to control the bus simulator.

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