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Amtrak speeds up Midwest trains

February 8, 2012
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Amtrak trains reached a speed of 110 MPH between Kalamazoo (MI) and Porter (IN), marking the first expansion of high-speed rail outside the northeast US.

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Denver RTD to test recycled ties on new rail line

March 2, 2011

The Regional Transportation District (CO) is testing ties made from recycled plastic on its West Corridor light-rail line between Denver and Golden.

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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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Quiet cars from coast to coast

September 9, 2010

The idea of quiet trains may be an oxymoron to some, but NJ TRANSIT and BART are taking steps to make their rail cars quieter — inside and out.

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Chicago rail safety goes high-tech

April 7, 2010

In addition to manual inspections, the Chicago Transit Authority uses a high-tech track-strength vehicle, which can apply 3,000 pounds of pressure to test the stability of the rail

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Metro to develop track inspection vehicle

March 24, 2010

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) has selected a company to develop and construct a track geometry vehicle that will inspect track conditions and identify possible flaws.

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Sound Transit to install automatic track lubricators

February 28, 2010

To address concerns about “unbearable” noise, Sound Transit (WA) plans to install automatic lubricators along the Central Link light-rail line to reduce friction between train wheels and the tracks.

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