Turnkey lessons from Thailand: can they work in U.S.? As turnkey projects continue to flourish in the Pacific Rim, the method gains a foothold in the U.S

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Rail transit construction projects in Thailand and US are discussed. Additional information on the means of local transit development in both countries is also included.

Heavy construction, not elsewhere classified, All Other Heavy Construction, Thailand, Mass Transit Construction, Construction industry, Contracts, Design and construction, Subways, San Francisco Bay Area, Commuter railroads, Bangkok, Thailand (City), Bay Area Rapid Transit, Bangkok Metro Company Ltd.

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Harmonizing heavy rail in New Jersey

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Information on New Jersey Transit's heavy rail modernization projects to improve the state's rail services is offered. Additional information on heavy rail rehabilitation projects in various US cities is also included.

New Jersey, Transportation Programs-State & Lcl, Planning, Railroads, Remodeling and renovation, Transportation policy, New Jersey. NJ Transit Corp.

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Advances seen in wheelchair lifts, ramps and tiedowns

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The Americans with Disabilities Act mandate to provide access to transportation to everyone, which is being fulfilled by transit systems. The innovations in wheelchair lift, ramp and tiedown technologies are described.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Public affairs, Services information, Legal/Government Regulation, Transportation Programs-Total Govt, Social aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Services, Technology application, Disabled persons

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