Alstom and J-TREC Sign a Partnership to Develop the Light Rail Transit and Tramways in Japan

Alstom and Japan Transport Engineering Company (J-TREC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 19 to jointly assess the light rail transit and tramway markets. The agreement will lead both companies to jointly contribute to the modernisation of existing tramway lines and the development of new lines in Japan. The study is expected to be completed within a year. The MOU between Alstom and J-TREC is a first for both companies and is prompted by the on-going Japan-EU Economic...
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Alstom and J-TREC Sign a Partnership to Develop the Light Rail Transit and Tramways in Japan

Alstom and Japan Transport Engineering Company (J-TREC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 19 to jointly assess the light rail transit and tramway markets.

Press Release • June 19th, 2013
CA: BART to Bring Back Former Noble Auditor to Assess Police Reforms

BART Police Department (PD) Chief Kenton Rainey is announcing retired Police Chief Patrick Oliver, the original lead evaluator of the NOBLE auditing team, will begin an assessment of BART police reforms in July.

Press Release • June 19th, 2013
SEPTA to Close Norristown High Speed Line’s Bridgeport Viaduct for Repairs

On July 8, SEPTA’s Bridgeport Viaduct — the bridge that carries SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) over the Schuylkill River between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transportation Center (NTC) — will close to allow crews to complete...

Press Release • June 19th, 2013
TX: DCTA To Celebrate Bus Shelter Installation in Denton

The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is installing bus shelters along Connect local bus routes in Denton.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
DE: Annual National Dump the Pump Day to Be Held On June 20

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) – DART First State announced it would join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 20.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
IL: Metra Crew Workers Honored for Safety Record

Two Metra workers who have been instrumental during our 47th St. Diesel Shop’s remarkable, unblemished safety record were recognized recently by the American Association of Railroads at its Railroad Safety Leadership Forum.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
WA: Metro to Partner with New Flyer on Next Generation of Electric Trolley Buses

King County Metro Transit announced June 17 it will replace its aging trolley fleet with new all-electric New Flyer coaches that will take about one-third less energy to power.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
CA: Mayor Lee and SFMTA Unveil New Hybrid Muni Buses to Improve Transit Service

Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) announced that for the first time since 2007 the agency will begin deploying new Muni buses this week.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
TX: The T’s Board Approves Interlocal Agreement for Arlington Transit Service

The T will jointly operate/manage the service with DART and Arlington to The T’s TRE CentrePort Station.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
Germany: Bombardier Transportation Wins Large Order: Deutsche Bahn Signs Frame Agreement for Delivery of Up to 450 Locomotives

Bombardier Transportation and Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) have signed a frame contract for the delivery of electric locomotives.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
France: Alstom to supply 24 Citadis Compact to the Greater Avignon Metropolitan Area

On June 18, Alstom was selected by officials of the Greater Avignon Metropolitan Area to supply 24 Citadis Compact trams.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
ASK-intTag Contactless Paper Tickets in Southern California for Seamless Transportation

ASK-intTag, the US-based subsidiary of ASK, has delivered TAP-compatible contactless paper tickets for Metrolink riders to transfer seamlessly to the Metro Rail Lines in Los Angeles.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
System Developers Scheidt & Bachmann Present New e-ticketing validator, the FareGo Val SV|50, at the UITP Mobility & City Transport Exhibition 2013 in Geneva.

FareGo Val SV|50 is a newly developed e-ticketing validator first presented to the public by ticketing specialists Scheidt & Bachmann at the UITP Mobility & City Transport Exhibition 2013 in Geneva.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
Federal Railroad Administration Launches New Smartphone App to Raise Awareness of Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced the launch of an iOS smartphone mobile application, the Rail Crossing Locator, which provides the public with easy access to safety information about the nation’s more than 200,000 highway-rail...

Press Release • June 18th, 2013
Eno Center Names Board Members

Tay Yoshitani, CEO of the Port of Seattle, and Phil Washington, general manager of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, were appointed to the Eno Center for Transportation’s Board of Directors on June 6.

Press Release • June 18th, 2013

Alstom and J-TREC Sign a Partnership to Develop the Light Rail Transit and Tramways in Japan

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