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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2017

Egypt explores BYD monorail feasibility

The potential collaboration comes four years after Alexandria local authorities began exploring options to relieve their city of chronic traffic jams.

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ArticlesSeptember 29, 2017

How Transit Agencies Can Stay on Track with Cyber Security

Cyber security is not a goal but a well-planned, well-executed, and never-ending journey that must include operations professionals and information professionals working together for the good of the entire transit system.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2016

Going Green in Rail Transport: Maximizing Rail Systems’ Electrical Energy Recovery

Using regenerative braking for rail vehicles can help transit agencies return energy to the system and save money. LTK's TrainOps software helps transit agencies determine how to implement these systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2016

XpressWest execs talk to Hyperloop One about HSR project

The $8 billion, 185-mile, dual-track system with no grade crossings between Las Vegas and Victorville, would run roughly along the Interstate 15 right-of-way.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2015

Impulse signs distribution agreement for cable fault, theft system

The LiveWire Mantis™ Monitoring System uses Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry technology to see into the cable environment without any interference to the electrical circuit.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2014

Alstom launches maintenance tool, ERTMS systems at Innotrans

HealthHub, a predictive maintenance tool monitors the health of trains, infrastructure and signaling assets, while the Atlas 400 and 500 scalable ERTMS systems are applicable for resignalling upgrades or a new-build project.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2014

D.C. Metro bringing back computer-driven trains 5 years after fatal crash

Starting early next month, in a process known as automatic train operation, computers will take over driving a half-dozen Red Line trains daily during non-peak hours, Metro GM Richard Sarles said.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2014

Slow adoption of modern tech hampers NYC subway, study says

Reliance on antiquated signaling system adds to delays, inefficiency and safety risks, according to a regional research and advocacy group.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

Amtrak unveils advanced tech. Siemens locomotives

Electric locomotives are being assembled in Siemens’ Sacramento, Calif., rail manufacturing plant powered by renewable energy, with parts built from its plants in Norwood, Ohio, Alpharetta, Ga., and Richland, Miss., and nearly 70 suppliers, representing more than 60 cities and 23 states.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2013

Amtrak upgrades Wi-Fi service

The 4G upgrade is already complete on Acela Express and the California-supported Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin services, and will be rolled out to all remaining Wi-Fi-equipped Amtrak trains by late summer, including the Northeast Regional.

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