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Paris announces automated rapid-transit line

March 19, 2009

The Transport Politic reports on a proposal to build the world’s longest automated rapid-transit line outside Paris. The plan would improve suburb-to-suburb commuting.

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London Transport decides against mobile phone coverage on Underground platforms

March 16, 2009

Citing a lack of “credible” proposals, Transport for London will delay introducing mobile phone coverage throughout its underground railway network. According to a TfL spokesman, “While it is technically possible to deploy mobile phone and data wireless solutions on the deep level Underground tunnels and stations, the unique nature and environment of the Tube mean [...]

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Subway plans could signal end of the line for train drivers

March 16, 2009

The Toronto Transit Commission will introduce automatic train control on the Yonge-University subway line. The computerized system will allow trains to operate closer together, increasing capacity by 35-50 percent.

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Meet George and Gracie, the (synthesized) voices of BART

March 10, 2009

“The synthesized voices that announce train arrivals on BART platforms, nicknamed George and Gracie, are a familiar part of the commuting routine for passengers.”

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Victorian railway modernizes communications

March 5, 2009

The Department of Transport in Victoria, Australia, will upgrade the analog communication system on its urban rail network.

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Transit officials credit new safety features for crime drop

March 2, 2009

Officials reported a decrease in crime on Calgary Transit in 2008, making the system one of the safest in Canada.

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Metrorail wireless service to expand

February 28, 2009

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is expanding cell phone and Internet access throughout its Metrorail system.

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New Mexico to add rail WiFi service

February 25, 2009

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will provide free high-speed wireless service on the Rail Runner train.

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New York “robo train” pulls into the station

February 24, 2009

Starting today, a computerized signal system will control NYC Transit’s Manhattan – Brooklyn L train.

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Network Rail to recycle rubbish into sleepers

February 17, 2009

Great Britain’s Network Rail will test up to 250 environmentally friendly sleepers this summer.  Recycled from old car bumpers and plastic bottles, the plastic sleepers will be used on some of the network’s slower rail lines. Jerry England, director of engineering at Network Rail said: “This is an important scheme for Network Rail, helping recycling [...]

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