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    Southco
    Southco, Inc., E5 Cam Latch Series
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    Nov. 8, 2018
    MTA
    MTA) reopened the 72 St station on the B, C lines following extensive work to repair deteriorating infrastructure and modernize the station environment.
    Discussion[Twitter logo]Adriano L. Martinez‏ • @LASmogGuyHere’s what’s great about the electric bus panel at the #APTAannual18 conference: it’s not just California. It’s Tennessee...
    Nov. 8, 2018
    Hyperlight Systems
    In 2016, Hyperlight Systems partnered with South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, TransLink, to design and deploy the world’s first hands-free fare gate solution across Vancouver, BC.
    Vancouver-based Hyperlight Systems offers a Smart-city platform for removing barriers and enabling universal accessibility for public transit.
    Nov. 8, 2018
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    The interior of Stadler's Metro Glasgow EMU has a continuous floor height throughout the passenger compartment.
    The Victorian tunnel system of the Glasgow Subway required a very compact vehicle design, while still meeting the customer requirements for comfort.
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    The Bombardier TALENT 3 battery-operated train made its maiden voyage at Bombardier's Hennigsdorf site. It is 50 percent quieter than modern diesel trains and sees peak values of 90 percent in the areas of efficiency and recyclability.
    The Bombardier TALENT 3 battery electric multiple unit was premiered during InnoTrans 2018, showcasing its emission-free, energy-efficient, low-noise features.
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    Siemens' Combino autonomous tram in Potsdam, Germany, can already master essential operating tasks in real road traffic, relying on Siemens Tram Assistant, the collision warning system.
    Siemens Mobility, together with ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH, presented their research project on the world’s first autonomous tram on a 3.7-mile section of the tram network...
    Sept. 20, 2018
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    MOBILE-ITCS provides a warning if the remaining range or the charge level of an electric vehicle falls below a set threshold.
    “Ready for e-mobility” was the theme for Init’s showcase at InnoTrans 2018.
    Sept. 20, 2018
    UITP
    UITP ( International Association of Public Transport) President Pere Calvet.
    UITP President Pere Calvet has been leading the organization for just over a year now and shares how they are at the forefront of helping public transportation evolve to move ...
    Sept. 16, 2018
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    Grafitti on a Class 376 Electrostar at Cannon Street station.
    Developing strategies to improve safety, service life and reduce maintenance problems are essential to the longevity of a flourishing public transportation system and when planning...
    Sept. 13, 2018
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    While we are still in an age dominated by private car ownership in North America, we are starting to see a shift toward connected multimodal journeys, which will only get more...
    Sept. 11, 2018