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  • June 2022

    • June 2022

    Photos by Under Construction Photography by Tara Garner and www.ucp.photos
    The 11-mile Mid-Coast Extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley began service in November 2021.
    Infrastructure

    Mid-Coast Corridor Program Delivered with a Project-First Mentality

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 31, 2022
    Developing a project culture that valued safety and solutions helped Mid-Coast Transit Constructors deliver one of the largest infrastructure programs to the San Diego region....
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    Rail

    Special Report: Passenger Rail Trends

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 31, 2022
    Increasing ridership, new service frequency and significant new investment is ensuring rail modes remain a relevant part of the mobility mix.
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    Training, Testing Services

    Are you getting the most out of your rail safety training?

    Megan Perrero
    May 31, 2022
    Education and training courses and activities should do more than tick a box; they should add value and adapt as needs change.
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    Infrastructure

    BRT Stations Create Opportunities for Modern Amenities, Elevated Experiences and Economic Development

    Megan Perrero
    May 31, 2022
    MARTA’s future Summerhill BRT stations are helping redefine the authority’s position as an asset and its purpose in the community.
    WSP USA
    For a bus yard that serves all electric buses, WSP’s transit facility design experts estimate that the number of overhead charging dispensers required may be reduced by one-third over what would be required in a non-automated bus yard.
    Autonomous Vehicles

    Achieving Low-Carbon Benefits from Bus Yard Automation

    Severin Skolrud
    May 31, 2022
    The yard environment offers an ideal place to deploy automated technologies to support economic, operational and safety initiatives.

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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Best Practices: How to build resilience into electric bus plans

    Brianna Walsh
    May 31, 2022
    Without energy resilience complementing electric fleets, transit agencies risk disrupting service continuity during adverse weather events.
    ENSCO
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    Technology

    Transportation Technology Center continues its evolution into innovation hub for rail and ground transportation

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 31, 2022
    The FRA facility, under a new contract with ENSCO to provide research and development, testing, engineering and training services, is maintaining its focus on rail research while...
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    Safety & Security

    Editor’s Notebook: Drug Use is One Element that Doesn’t Belong on Transit

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 31, 2022
    Of the myriad of societal challenges transit systems must face, this one threatens the prosperity of communities, systems, riders and customers.
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    Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

    FDC 3G Wayside Signaling Platform

    Hitachi Rail
    May 31, 2022
    Hitachi Rail’s FDC 3G wayside signaling platform offers train control features like modern track circuits and lighting applications.
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    Vehicles

    Hybrid Battery Trains

    Siemens Mobility
    May 31, 2022
    The new hybrid trainset concept from Siemens Mobility features a hybrid battery car to accompany Siemens’ latest sustainable long-distance Charger locomotive.
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    Infrastructure

    Solid Cast Polymer Blocks

    Construction Polymer Technologies
    May 31, 2022
    Solid cast polymer blocks are impervious to water, insects, decay and more.
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    Infrastructure

    OpenRail Designer

    Bentley Systems
    May 31, 2022
    Bentley’s OpenRail Designer builds on existing investments in BIM.
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    Miscellaneous

    Airlink Radios

    Siemens Mobility
    May 31, 2022
    Railroads can save costs and improve reliability by reducing the use of cellular and satellite connections.
    Renias
    Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

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    Renias America, Inc.
    May 31, 2022
    Polycarbonate windows are an effective way to lower the vehicle weight while increasing safety for the driver and passengers.
    Penn Machine
    Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

    Resilient and Solid Wheel and Axel Solutions

    Penn Machine Company, LLC
    May 31, 2022
    Penn Machine manufactures a wide range of resilient and solid wheel and axle solutions.
    Progress Rail
    Vehicles

    Repower Locomotives

    Progress Rail
    May 31, 2022
    Progress Rail can extend a locomotive’s life by 10 years or more.
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    Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

    Passenger Rail Seating

    Freedman Seating Company
    May 31, 2022
    Freedman Seating offers seating solutions for all types of passenger rail vehicles including light-rail vehicles, subway, heavy rail, high speed and commuter rail.
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    Vehicles

    Liberty® NXT Streetcar

    Brookville Equipment Corporation
    June 8, 2021
    Liberty® NXT Streetcars are the second evolution of BROOKVILLE’s flagship modern streetcar platform.