Word: railings
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...rare and exotic species has found its way to Houston of late. Known in other cities as pedestrians, the carless creatures are suddenly appearing along a vibrant 7 1/2-mile stretch of the city, thanks in large part to Houston's new light-rail system. Any new visitor to the city would do well to see them in action--and join them for a ride on the new rails and a stroll around town...
NuRide, which got much of its seed money from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, is currently focusing its service on a few major companies in the D.C. area that have enough employees who are likely to find others with a similar commute. But Steele and his partners think their idea can help ease traffic congestion around the U.S. They recently began operating in several counties outside New York City and want to start in three other metropolitan areas by the end of the year. They're also working on a more ambitious phone version of the service...
...still under dispute as to who bears legal responsibility for the maintenance of the fence, which is next to a rail yard on Harvard-owned land...
...Harvard spokeswoman Lauren Marshall said the University is concerned about students’ safety in the area. The two Boston University (BU) undergraduates, sophomore Andrew R. Voluck and freshman Molly F. Shattuck, were hit by a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail train at about 12:50 a.m. Wednesday near BU’s West Campus...
...rail company disagrees. Covington said CSX’s attorneys understanding is that the amendment gives CSX obligation of maintenance dealing with railroad operations, but all other maintenance responsibility remain with the property owner...