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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One to build test track in Saudi Arabia

Traveling from Riyadh to Jeddah would take 76 minutes (currently over 10 hours) utilizing the land bridge for passengers/freight.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

Bill to strengthen Buy America requirements reintroduced in Congress

When certifying that materials used in construction are “Made in America,” the bill requires DOC to ensure support of American jobs.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

Final report on Wash. Amtrak derailment urges 'System Safety' plan

In all, the NTSB issued 26 new safety recommendations and reiterated three existing safety recommendations in the report.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

REI launches new service to streamline data, asset management

ARMOR Cloud augments the list of features offered by REI’s ARMOR Software Suite — an all-in-one wireless solution for fleet management.

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NewsMay 14, 2019

After wire breaks, Houston METRO completes repairs on 2 rail lines

Service along the Purple line remains suspended as work to reinforce electrical wires continues

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2019

Houston METRO shuts down 3 rail lines for repairs

The wires will be reinforced at 79 locations to prevent them from falling in the event of another break.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2019

S.F. MTA director of transportation Reiskin to step down in August

During his tenure, Muni service levels increased by more than 10% and exceeded the city’s goal of 50% of trips by sustainable modes.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2019

STV names new industrial engineer and project manager

Prior to joining the firm, William Smith produced designs for various urban and regional transit facilities, and freight railroad shops and yards.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Metra to hold 59 safety blitzes to reinforce safe behavior around tracks

Employees will be at one of the commuter railroad’s 242 stations during the morning commute, distributing educational materials about train and grade crossing safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

PTC implementation took a leap between 2016-2018

In a statement from the U.S. DOT, implementation jumped from 24% to 30% for passenger rail and 16% to 83% for freight. 

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