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In This Issue: June 2013

June 2013
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Cover Story

  • The Philadelphia Story
    Allen Lane After

    Despite age and funding, SEPTA strives to rebuild and remake its image.

     When Joseph Casey took over as general manager of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in 2008, he knew there was a big challenge in front of him. Equipment and buildings across the system had been left in shambles from years of neglect, customer satisfaction surveys...
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Features

  • A car deep in a tunnel on the tracks at TriMet required a disruption in service while a crane car had to come and lift the car out of the ROW.
    Safety Along the Line

    Passive and active design elements improve rail safety along rights-of-ways and at crossings.

    Article • June 3rd, 2013

  • Alstom Citadis
    Not Your Grandfather's Streetcar

    Once considered a relic of the past, streetcars are back in the U.S. and despite the bad rap from critics, modern units are far from archaic.

    Article • June 2nd, 2013

Columns

  • The Piece the Industry Doesn't Get to See

    Operator and maintenance roadeo competitions give operators and mechanics motivation throughout the year to stay focused on training and provide learning opportunities that last throughout the year.

    Article • June 3rd, 2013

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    Keep an Eye on Gen Y

    A move into cities by Millennials means transit agencies and leaders need to prepare and plan for the new transportation realities.

    Article • June 2nd, 2013

Departments

  • The northbound Metro Blue Line Hiawatha train in front of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.
    Industry News - June 2013

    Light Rail Trains Powered by Wind Metro Transit had a three-car consist of new Siemens LRVs that were powered exclusively by wind energy recently in recognition of Earth Day. Using Xcel...

    Article • June 3rd, 2013

  • Bill Harnagel
    June People in the News

    Brent Beasley has joined the ABC Companies as parts territory manager for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.  Robert...

    Article • June 2nd, 2013

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    Keeping Employees Safe

    Chris Akiyama Vice President of Sales Seon Design Inc. Terrorist threats, shootings and driver attacks dominate today’s news headlines. Most public transit organizations we work with...

    Article • June 2nd, 2013

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