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Metro workers in safety-critical jobs are fatigued, report says

November 14, 2011

A new report says that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) employees are overworked and tired, including those in safety-critical jobs.

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Mayor of London on collision course with transport unions

November 1, 2011

After Transport for London (UK) confirmed that it is considering automated trains, the mayor of London is facing a showdown with transport unions.

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London Underground says tech can improve efficiency

October 27, 2011

A confidential report from Transport for London (UK) says that tech improvements can allow the agency to reducing staffing by 15% and save £1.8 billion.

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UK unions blast proposal to replace ticket agents with machines

September 6, 2011

A report recommends replacing ticket agents with machines at 675 UK rail stations, according to the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association.

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Hackers post personal info for BART police

August 17, 2011

Continuing their cyber-war against BART, hackers broke into the website for BART’s police union and posted personal information for 102 officers.

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Golden Gate Ferry installs automated ticket machines

July 10, 2011

Officials have moved to an automated ticket system for Golden Gate Ferry (CA), replacing full-time ticket agents at three terminals.

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Judge delays ruling on Metrolink cameras

May 27, 2011

A Los Angeles judge wants more time to consider whether a lawsuit by Metrolink (CA) engineers opposing video cameras in locomotives should go to trial.

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Problems plague Philadelphia rail car plant

March 1, 2011

Hyundai-Rotem’s Philadelphia factory, which is building rail cars for SEPTA, has been plagued by design flaws, inadequate equipment, and labor problems.

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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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Questions continue about NYC faked signal inspections

January 7, 2011

At a New York City Council committee meeting, MTA New York City Transit officials answered questions about the investigation into faked signal inspection reports in the subway system.

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