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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2008

Calif. high-speed rail system forecasts $1B annual revenue surplus

In addition to 160,000 construction jobs over the next two decades, high-speed trains will generate 320,000 permanent jobs by 2030, growing to 450,000 jobs in 2035, according to the new business plan.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2008

Clean Energy responds to Calif. Proposition defeat

The measure was a $5-billion, first-in-the-nation public investment to provide funds for a wide variety of clean energy projects across the state, including consumer incentives for clean alternative vehicle fuels and the construction of renewable energy generation facilities.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

SEPTA extends service to allow construction

Rail mounted work cars will assist in the installations of train signal cables.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2008

Herzog, Archer Western win Texas rail contract

Lewisville, Texas-based Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) has selected the North Texas Rail Group (NTRG), a team led by the joint venture of Herzog Contracting Corp. and Archer Western Contractors, a member of the Walsh Group of companies, to provide pre-construction and construction services for the A-train, its rail stations and adjacent bicycle and pedestrian trail.

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ArticlesSeptember 30, 2008

Women in Transportation

This year we profile the achievements of 10 women who have used skills in finance, construction, civic involvement, contract negotiations, planning, social activism and entrepreneurship to make their mark on the industry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2008

BART gets cash for extension

The 5.4-mile extension is part of a $6.1 billion project that is slated to begin construction in summer 2009, which will take the BART system to Milpitas, San Jose and Santa Clara.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

Minn. rail project launches new Website

Redesigned site includes new graphics and animation, content and interactive features to help commuters plan their trips and watch the progress of Northstar construction

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ProductsJuly 7, 2008

Step Replacement Treads, Nosings

Bold Step systems repair deteriorating steps or can be used for new construction.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2008

Siemens wins Scotland rail order

Siemens, as part of a consortium led by the construction company Bilfinger Berger, has been awarded an order to build an 11.8-mile light rail line in Edinburgh, Scotland, as a turnkey project worth over $1 billion.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2008

Earth Tech wins award

Long Beach, Calif.-based Earth Tech Inc.-- provider of consulting, engineering and construction services -- received the Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for excellence in the utilization of women-owned small businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors.

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