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Maxwell Technologies to Participate in Graphene Energy Storage Research Program

Maxwell Technologies SA will receive approximately €325,000 ($440,000) over three years for its part in a multi-party collaboration led by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany.

Press Release • December 1st, 2011

Memphis’ New Transit Center Celebrates Grand Opening

The 30,000-square-foot facility is a hub and customer center in that portion of the city for MATA buses. It also is the new Greyhound terminal for Memphis, replacing its decades-old home downtown on Union Avenue.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Keolis Expands into the Transit Market in the United States

Keolis America Inc., the United States subsidiary of Keolis, announces the acquisition of Tectrans, Inc., a public transit operator headquartered in California.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Veolia Transportation Awarded Contract Renewal in Raleigh, N.C.

Veolia Transportation announced today the company will continue to operate the Capital Area Transit (CAT) fixed route bus service, after being awarded a management contract renewal for three years, with two (1) year options.

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Thales Awarded Communications System Contract for Montreal Metro

The Thales system comprises a management system, over 250 wayside radios, onboard radios, antennas for installation throughout the tunnels and on STM's train fleet, network security devices and CCTV cameras for monitoring passenger flow at all station...

Press Release • November 30th, 2011

Ansaldo Honolulu JV signs contract for City of Honolulu’s Driverless Metro

Consortium comprising Finmeccanica companies Ansaldo STS and AnsaldoBreda has signed a contract worth a total USD 1,334 million for Hawaii’s new metro line.

Press Release • November 29th, 2011

ABB to Buy Envitech Energy to Expand its Presence in North-American Rail Market

Acquisition complements ABB’s existing offering in the supply of electrical equipment and solutions for the rail infrastructure market.

Press Release • November 28th, 2011

Bombardier Wins Breakthrough Contract by Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation

Project marks the first implementation of Bombardier's leading-edge energy efficient propulsion and control equipment for commuter trains in India.

Press Release • November 28th, 2011

GIRO Secures Multiple HASTUS Upgrade Contracts in Germany and Austria

Last summer, Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HOCHBAHN) became the latest client to purchase a 2011 German-version HASTUS upgrade.

Press Release • November 28th, 2011

Visual Marking Systems' Vicki Porter Appointed to APTA Business Member Board of Governors

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has announced the appointment of Visual Marking Systems Vice President of Sales, Vicki Porter as a member of the Business Members Board of Governors (BMBG)

Press Release • November 28th, 2011

DART Police Headquarters Building Still Making History

The transformation of the near-century old Monroe Shops streetcar maintenance barn, now the home of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police, is being honored by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as the first publicly owned building listed...

Press Release • November 22nd, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards $150 Million to Michigan to Expand High-Speed Rail in the Midwest

The grant will enable MDOT to acquire ownership over much of the Chicago-Detroit/Pontiac High Speed Rail Corridor within the State of Michigan and pave the way for them to begin a track and signal improvement project between Detroit and Kalamazoo...

Press Release • November 22nd, 2011

Clean Seal Celebrates 20 Year Partnership with Trimgard

Clean Seal, Inc. and Trimgard have enjoyed a 20-year partnership of providing a full line of PVC and vinyl moldings for the truck, RV, trailer and automotive markets.

Press Release • November 21st, 2011

APTA Commends Congress for Passing Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Bill Which Increases Funding for Public Transportation

This bill includes the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD)" Appropriation which will provide a total of $10.6 billion in FY 2012 and represents a three percent increase over FY 2011 funding levels.

Press Release • November 21st, 2011

BART's Fleet of the Future will Employ American Know How

BART is the first transit system in the nation to adopt a "Buy American" policy.

Press Release • November 21st, 2011

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