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Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Selects Sumitomo for DMUs

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
NEW YORK — California’s Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) has selected Sumitomo Corp. of America and its car builder partner, Nippon Sharyo, to supply 18 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

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CTA Tests 5000-Series Prototype Rail Cars on Pink Line

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority last week began testing the 5000-series prototype rail cars on the Pink Line.

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CTA: Train Tracker Arriving in January 2011

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
CHICAGO — The Chicago Transit Authority said that a pilot version of the CTA Train Tracker will be launched in early January.

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Mica: SunRail Keeps Rolling Forward

January 3, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed closing documents and has finalized the closing in escrow, clearing the way for the transfer of the CSX-owned SunRail corridor right-of-way to the state of Florida, U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., said late last month.

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FTA Announces $182.4 Million in Funds for Seven Major Transit Projects Underway Nationwide

January 1, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration said it is advancing $182.4 million in New Starts funding for seven transit projects already under construction in New York, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Northern Virginia.

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DART Green Line Opens Ahead of Schedule

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire
DALLAS — Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff joined state and local officials for the opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Green Line.

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Washington Metro Seeking ‘Next Generation’ Fare Payment System

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON — Washington Metro said it is seeking a business partner to help develop the next generation of electronic fare payment to create more options for customers, make using the transit system easier and encourage new ridership.

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FTA: $150 Million to WMATA to Begin Addressing NTSB Safety Recommendations and State of Good Repair

December 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration has provided a $150 million grant to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to replace Washington Metro’s “1000-Series” rail cars.

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Washington Metro Begins Random Bag Checks

December 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON — The Metro Transit Police on Dec. 21 began random inspections of carry-on items at Braddock Road and College Park Metrorail stations.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Redirects $1.195 Billion in High-Speed Rail Funds

December 10, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that $1.195 billion in high-speed rail funds originally designated for Wisconsin and Ohio will be redirected to other states eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States.

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