http://www.masstransitmag.com MassTransitMag.com en-us Copyright 2010 Cygnus Business Media Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:05:59 -0400 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:05:59 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com MassTransitMag.com http://www.masstransitmag.com/global/rsslogo.jpg 88 31 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12367 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12367 The French national railway's hope to bid on the first high-speed tracks in the United States is running into resistance from Holocaust survivors because of the company's role in transporting Jews to Nazi death camps. rss@masstransitmag.com (By Antonio Gonzalez) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:49:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12366 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12366 The state Department of Transportation estimates a Madison passenger rail station next to Monona Terrace will cost about $12 million, though city officials already are contemplating additions that could drive up the local share of the cost. rss@masstransitmag.com (By Matthew DeFour) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:48:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12365 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12365 As part of an ongoing effort to enhance customers onboard experience, NJ TRANSIT today announced that it is seeking a provider of wireless broadband (Wi-Fi) internet service at rail stations and onboard trains and has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified firms. rss@masstransitmag.com (States News Service) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:47:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12364 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12364 Arizona transportation planners say the state should bolster its current rail network's freight-carrying capacity while adding new passenger services for both local and long-distance travelers. rss@masstransitmag.com (TendersInfo) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:46:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12363 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12363 Proponents believe railway stations offer more chances for economic development along the likely corridors. rss@masstransitmag.com (Ted Jackovics) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:44:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12362 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12362 Rick Harnish, of the Midwest High Speed Rail Association, announced today that Amtrak, over Labor Day weekend, will add on a test run basis a fifth train on its Chicago-Detroit corridor that will provide service between Chicago and Kalamazoo. Among the stops will be Niles and the beachfront station in New Buffalo. rss@masstransitmag.com (TendersInfo) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:40:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12361 http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=12361 Wauwatosa Mayor Jill Didier said Tuesday that her community is not seeking a high-speed rail station. rss@masstransitmag.com (Larry Sandler) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:35:00 -0400 Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/web/online/Top-Transit-News/USDOT-Announces-New--Historic-Uniform-High-Speed-Rail-Design-Standards-to-Help-US-Manufacturers-to-Compete/3$12354 http://www.masstransitmag.com/web/online/Top-Transit-News/USDOT-Announces-New--Historic-Uniform-High-Speed-Rail-Design-Standards-to-Help-US-Manufacturers-to-Compete/3$12354 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the first-ever uniform technical standards for the manufacture of high-speed intercity passenger rail cars, a development that will enhance the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete in what is set to become a burgeoning industry. rss@masstransitmag.com (Transportation Department Documents and Publications) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:49:00 -0400 Top Transit News MassTransitMag.com: Top Transit News http://www.masstransitmag.com/online/section.jsp?siteSection=3 http://www.masstransitmag.com rss@masstransitmag.com Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500