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Why is Pittsburgh’s rail so slow?

April 26, 2011

A report for the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PA) identified structural and operational issues that contribute to slow rides on the light-rail system.

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Albany to roll out BRT, but tech features will wait

March 30, 2011

The Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) is launching its new bus rapid transit service next week but, as the Times Union points out, “some whiz-bang features aren’t yet in place.” So while passengers will be able to ride the brand-new hybrid vehicles fare-free for the first two weeks, they will have to wait a little longer [...]

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APTA seeks delay in collision-avoidance regs

March 18, 2011

APTA asked Congress to extend the 2015 deadline for implementing positive train control because of funding and technical challenges.

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Muni calls state allegations unfair

March 2, 2011

San Francisco Muni (CA) defended its service after a report from the California Public Utilities Commission alleged a series of safety violations.

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State cites Muni safety violations

March 1, 2011

SFMTA (CA) is under state investigation for a series of safety violations, including track defects and problems with the automatic train control system.

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MTA workers accused of faking signal inspections face charges

February 18, 2011

The MTA wants to fire a manager and several workers accused of faking subway signal inspections, according to the New York Daily News.

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More questions about faked NYC Transit signal inspections

January 26, 2011

A surprise search of employee lockers found evidence suggesting that MTA New York City Transit workers are still faking signal inspection reports.

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GO Transit’s control center signals change

January 25, 2011

GO Transit’s (ON) new control center integrates operations and communications for the first time, resulting in better customer information about incidents.

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MARTA to upgrade train control technology

January 25, 2011

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (GA) signed an agreement to overhaul its train control technology.

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Town considers ways to speed up Green Line

January 12, 2011

The Town of Brookline (MA) is considering changes to signal timing to give priority to the MBTA’s Green Line, which runs on heavily traveled Beacon Street.

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