June 2013

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The Piece the Industry Doesn't Get to See

June 3, 2013
Operator and maintenance roadeo competitions give operators and mechanics motivation throughout the year to stay focused on training and provide learning opportunities that last...
TriMet
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Safety Along the Line

June 3, 2013
Passive and active design elements improve rail safety along rights-of-ways and at crossings.
Metro Transit
The northbound Metro Blue Line Hiawatha train in front of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.
The northbound Metro Blue Line Hiawatha train in front of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.
The northbound Metro Blue Line Hiawatha train in front of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.
The northbound Metro Blue Line Hiawatha train in front of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.
The northbound Metro Blue Line Hiawatha train in front of City Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Industry News - June 2013

June 3, 2013
Light Rail Trains Powered by WindMetro Transit had a three-car consist of new Siemens LRVs that were powered exclusively by wind energy recently in recognition of Earth Day.Using...
SEPTA
After the Allen Lane station was rebuilt on SEPTA's regional rail line, agency leaders said riders there have taken efforts to keep the station clean.
After the Allen Lane station was rebuilt on SEPTA's regional rail line, agency leaders said riders there have taken efforts to keep the station clean.
After the Allen Lane station was rebuilt on SEPTA's regional rail line, agency leaders said riders there have taken efforts to keep the station clean.
After the Allen Lane station was rebuilt on SEPTA's regional rail line, agency leaders said riders there have taken efforts to keep the station clean.
After the Allen Lane station was rebuilt on SEPTA's regional rail line, agency leaders said riders there have taken efforts to keep the station clean.
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The Philadelphia Story

June 2, 2013
Despite age and funding, SEPTA strives to rebuild and remake its image.
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Keep an Eye on Gen Y

June 2, 2013
A move into cities by Millennials means transit agencies and leaders need to prepare and plan for the new transportation realities.

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Alstom
Hybrid systems like the Alstom Citadis in Ottawa can act as both a downtown streetcar circulator and regional light rail system in cities.
Hybrid systems like the Alstom Citadis in Ottawa can act as both a downtown streetcar circulator and regional light rail system in cities.
Hybrid systems like the Alstom Citadis in Ottawa can act as both a downtown streetcar circulator and regional light rail system in cities.
Hybrid systems like the Alstom Citadis in Ottawa can act as both a downtown streetcar circulator and regional light rail system in cities.
Hybrid systems like the Alstom Citadis in Ottawa can act as both a downtown streetcar circulator and regional light rail system in cities.
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Not Your Grandfather's Streetcar

June 2, 2013
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.
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June Industry Forum

June 2, 2013
Chris AkiyamaVice President of SalesSeon Design Inc.Terrorist threats, shootings, and driver attacks dominate today’s news headlines. Most public transit organizations we work...
SEPTA
SEPTA put a battery into one of its electrical substations that catches regenerative braking energy, then feeds it back into the electrical system.
SEPTA put a battery into one of its electrical substations that catches regenerative braking energy, then feeds it back into the electrical system.
SEPTA put a battery into one of its electrical substations that catches regenerative braking energy, then feeds it back into the electrical system.
SEPTA put a battery into one of its electrical substations that catches regenerative braking energy, then feeds it back into the electrical system.
SEPTA put a battery into one of its electrical substations that catches regenerative braking energy, then feeds it back into the electrical system.
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A Battery of Sustainable Ingenuity

June 2, 2013
Capturing regenerative braking power and selling it provides big savings for SEPTA.
URS Corporation
URS Corporation has named William Harnagel vice president and corporate controller.
URS Corporation has named William Harnagel vice president and corporate controller.
URS Corporation has named William Harnagel vice president and corporate controller.
URS Corporation has named William Harnagel vice president and corporate controller.
URS Corporation has named William Harnagel vice president and corporate controller.
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June People in the News

June 2, 2013
Brent Beasley has joined the ABC Companies as parts territory manager for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida...