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  • August 2008
    • Desire Named Streetcar Grips Cities

      Desire Named Streetcar Grips Cities

      (Newser) - Most American cities dismantled their streetcar lines over 50 years ago but a major comeback is gathering speed, the New York Times reports. Cincinnati, Houston, Denver, Salt Lake City and Charlotte have streetcar systems in the works to revive sagging downtown areas. A dozen cities already have streetcars and at least 40 more are exploring the option. More »

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      public transportation   transit   Cincinnati   streetcar system   New Orleans streetcar   tram system

  • June 2008
    • Big Easy's Streetcars Finally Full Speed

      Big Easy's Streetcars Finally Full Speed

      (Newser) - Streetcars clang-clanged their way down South Carrollton Ave. yesterday, and for many, the sound was as sweet as New Orleans jazz, the Times-Picayune reports. For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, the whole St. Charles Ave. streetcar line is running, and it should bring both tourism and a sense of normalcy back to the end-of-the-line neighborhood. More »

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      Hurricane Katrina   New Orleans   Katrina aftermath   streetcar system   New Orleans streetcar

  • February 2008
    • Siemens Brings Trams to America

      Siemens Brings Trams to America

      (Newser) - Siemens is importing eco-friendly trams and light-rail transport to gas-guzzling America, Der Spiegel reports. The conglomerate has been making them in Sacramento for 2 years, and is seeing a brisk increase in demand from the almost 30 tram-loving US cities. The California plant has 200 orders already and expects more when another 50 US cities finish building new rail lines. More »

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      California   public transportation   Siemens   streetcar system   tram system   light rail

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