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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

Microbes in Hong Kong subway system mix together by evening rush

"Studies of microbial composition of train compartments may guide future public health strategies and public transit designs."

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2018

BART unveils safety action plan after recent deaths

Includes boosting visible presence of police and employees in the system, enhancing surveillance cameras, and increasing public safety outreach.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

640K New Yorkers have no accessible rail station nearby, report says

Roughly half of the neighborhoods served by the NYC subway system – 62 out of 122 – lack a single accessible station.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Bespoke maintenance trains to help keep London line running

The 160-foot-long rail milling train is the first of its kind to be used in the UK rail industry.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2018

Beijing subway to use 'bio-recognition tech' to speed passenger flow

Facial recognition cameras would be able to detect people’s faces, potentially allowing them to bypass normal ticketing channels.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernJune 12, 2018

Transit Investment Feeds Economic Boom, Resulting in New Funding Needs

Investment in mass transit leads to many rewards — for the region served by a transportation authority; for the passengers who use transit to get to work, school, appointments, shopping and recreational destinations; and for communities located near transportation stations and hubs.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

Prague subway installs ten new Bitcoin ATMs

The machines, built by Czech Republic-based firm, General Bytes, combine for a total of 46 cryptocurrency ATMs in the country.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2018

NYCT plan to improve subways, buses, accessibility, corporate culture

Plan highlights include making more than 50 new stations accessible and completely redesigning the bus network.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2018

AI-powered tech tracks passengers' response to ads on Brazil subway

System has been integrated into new interactive subway doors that are now deployed at three subway stations of the Sao Paulo Metro.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

D.C. Metro plans multiyear project to reconstruct 20 station platforms

Will use extended shutdowns during summer months-rather than single tracking-to provide 24-hour access to work sites.

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