Sentences with phrase «rail system by»

Bridgeport is connected to the US rail system by Amtrak and also connected to the New York City metro system via the Metro - North commuter rail.

I am disheartened that there isn't more discussion of a massive expansion of the rail system by the candidates, both passenger and freight.

«This project will enable a more efficient rail system by removing old barriers, providing better rail service, and will even open up 400 acres for redevelopment.

Not exact matches

As the North American oil transportation system continues to evolve, with new pipelines, reversals of existing lines and a growing role for oil - by - rail, what is clear is that the North American oil market will eventually settle into a new era of pricing relationships which will be very different than those which prevailed prior to 2008.

The Committee for Perth has added to the debate over Perth's public transport system by releasing research indicating light rail systems attract more passengers, have lower running costs, and travel faster than rapid bus systems.

We measure the vitality of each state's transportation system by the value of goods shipped by air, waterways, roads and rail.

In addition to the Metro rail system, he said, Prince George's is sandwiched between major airports in Baltimore and D.C., features an urban area with ample space to build, and is surrounded by several universities, particularly Maryland's flagship school.

By: Paige Müller 30th March 2018 Underground rail infrastructure at South African mines is not operating at its full potential, predominantly owing to poor track - system choices and a lack of critical maintenance, says multidisciplinary engineering consultancy firm WSP Africa technical director of rail transport and... →

For these reasons I have to assume this whole «sending dilbit by rail is dangerous» is a bogus threat because it simply would not be done that way in any logical system.

That would place further constraints on oil producers that have already faced steep discounts on their heavy crude as Canada's pipeline system nears capacity, forcing more barrels to move by rail.

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The PATH rail system may not install a new crash - prevention system by December 2015 after all, even though the federal deadline was one reason that officials gave just weeks ago for shutting down weekend service between Jersey City and the World Trade Center for a year.

Work commenced on the 85 km Akosombo - Tema railway line from the Tema Port to link the Volta Lake via the Akosombo Port, as part of a multi-modal transport system to facilitate the transfer of containerized cargo by rail to and from the Tema Port.

By law, most trains have audio - visual (AV) information systems on board, and these make rail travel user - friendly for everyone.

Queens Sen. Mike Gianaris wants wealthy downstate residents to foot the bill to fix the city's subway and rail systems that have been plagued by delays and failures.

The analysis of the proposal to double the Metro Rail's existing 6.4 mile system demonstrates why the project should be embraced by the new administration, he said.

Long Island Rail Road customers will be able to use their smartphones to buy a ticket to and from anywhere in the system by the end of next month — four months earlier than originally planned, officials said.

The Buffalo Metro Rail, also operated by the NFTA, is a 6.4 miles (10.3 km) long, [citation needed] single line light rail system that extends from Erie Canal Harbor in downtown Buffalo to the University Heights district (specifically, the South Campus of University at Buffalo) in the city's northeastern pRail, also operated by the NFTA, is a 6.4 miles (10.3 km) long, [citation needed] single line light rail system that extends from Erie Canal Harbor in downtown Buffalo to the University Heights district (specifically, the South Campus of University at Buffalo) in the city's northeastern prail system that extends from Erie Canal Harbor in downtown Buffalo to the University Heights district (specifically, the South Campus of University at Buffalo) in the city's northeastern part.

Adams» Senate website said the «Senate delegation» visited Wonju City, South Korea, and were greeted by Deputy Mayor Yoong - Hoon Park, and that they went to RDF's Green Industrial Waste Management facility in Buscan, Household Refuse Management in Wonju, and Hyundai's High Speed Rail system.

Scott has delayed the implementation of two new redistricting amendments passed by voters, released an ambitious education agenda, pushed for $ 2 billion in tax cuts in the midst of budget troubles and, most recently, inflamed state legislators by rejecting a plan to build a high - speed rail system between Tampa and Orlando.

Public transportation in Erie County is provided by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority which owns and operates Buffalo Niagara International Airport as well as an extensive bus and light rail transit system.

The plan, which would provide a link between Secaucus Junction, one of New Jersey's major transit hubs, and the New York City subway system, was floated by the Bloomberg administration last week in response to Christie's termination of a multi-billion dollar Hudson River rail project.

To keep residents riding the rails and to win more drivers» hearts, Chinese cities are using various incentives and disincentives, as politicians promise to increase urban rail systems threefold and bus rapid transit 10-fold by 2015

Supporting a rail system powered by hydrogen fuel cells, for example, would require an entirely new infrastructure because hydrogen, being a small molecule, would leak through existing pipelines.

Railway surgeons were paid by the railroads and evaluated patients filing injury claims against the rail systems, so patients and even fellow physicians suspected their medical judgment might serve their employers» interests.

Railway surgeons had become so essential in America's health care system that by World War I, they accounted for 10 percent of the country's physicians and provided care for 2 million rail employees.

The Green Line is a light rail system run by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in the Boston, Massachusetts, metropolitan area.

Subsequently sent to a prison for mothers and pregnant convicts, Julia railed against the system by withdrawing into her own world.

Given the (oversimplified) specifics of the unionised US education system it's railing against, the one - note characters populating the «inspired by true events» storyline, and the fact that it's rubbish, its British prospects do not look much improved.

Each woman is as modern as the gleaming, sky - high buildings or the hyperadvanced rail system devised by Shuri, T'Challa's sister, who is in charge of the country's vibranium - based technologies.

Shelley Messenger, Newgate's Sales and Marketing Manager explains: «We were exploring the potential of developing a new barrier system for Network Rail, in partnership with Atkins Rail, while working to achieve the accreditations, and by being able to demonstrate that we were well on our way to gaining them helped us to continue with the development of that project.»

Illustrations by Ruth Rowland The need to reform U.S. mathematics instruction dates back to the early 19th century, when cutting - edge educators railed against rote instruction and called for new teaching methods so students could better understand meaning in the complex system of quantitative reasoning.

There are 30 states with rail transit systems that must obtain certification of their SSO Programs by the April 15, 2019 deadline.

In the near - term, the program will begin to lay the foundation for this modernized transportation system by upgrading the reliability and service of conventional intercity passenger rail.

-- It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a responsible person to fail to make existing stations in the intercity rail transportation system, and existing key stations in commuter rail transportation systems, readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued under section 244.

The Secretary may extend the 3 - year period under subparagraph (A) up to a 30 - year period for key stations in a rapid rail or light rail system which stations need extraordinarily expensive structural changes to, or replacement of, existing facilities; except that by the last day of the 20th year following the date of the enactment of this Act at least 2/3 of such key stations must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

Today's EO follows a letter issued by the FRA earlier this week calling on Metro - North to launch a safety stand - down with all employees and to fully implement the confidential close call reporting system, which has helped improve rail safety on other lines.

-- All stations in the intercity rail transportation system shall be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 20 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

-- Key stations in commuter rail transportation systems shall be made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as soon as practicable but in no event later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, except that the time limit may be extended by the Secretary of Transportation up to 20 years after the date of enactment of this Act in a case where the raising of the entire passenger platform is the only means available of attaining accessibility or where other extraordinarily expensive structural changes are necessary to attain accessibility.

-- It shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), with respect to alterations of an existing station or part thereof in the intercity or commuter rail transportation systems that affect or could affect the usability of the station or part thereof, for the responsible person, owner, or person in control of the station to fail to make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the altered portions of the station are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, upon completion of such alterations.

-- For purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity that provides designated public transportation to fail, in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, to make key stations (as determined under criteria established by the Secretary by regulation) in rapid rail and light rail systems readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

This information is then provided to the assigned Rail Safety Analyst (RSA) who compares the information in the system to the original report submitted by the employee and notes any discrepancies.

-- It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system to purchase or lease a new bus, a new rapid rail vehicle, a new light rail vehicle, or any other new vehicle to be used on such system, if the solicitation for such purchase or lease is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection and if such bus, rail vehicle, or other vehicle is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

The TIGER program puts American workers back on the job by helping to rebuild our nation's roads and bridges, and working on innovative projects like streetcar and light rail systems.

By 2023, the system will grow from 16 to 50 miles and the existing light rail fleet will triple in size from 62 to 180 vehicles.

So, let me close by encouraging states with rail transit systems to ensure they have their State Safety Oversight program approved and certified by the FTA by April 15, 2019.

In the event the Secretary takes action under subparagraph (B)(ii), the Secretary shall provide oversight of the rail fixed guideway systems in an eligible State until the State submits a State safety oversight program approved by the Secretary.

a project for intercity passenger bus or rail facilities and vehicles, including facilities and vehicles owned by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and components of magnetic levitation transportation systems; and

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