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LONDON, December 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - New mobile website now available, packed with useful information - Journey check email alerts tailored to individual needs - Part of overall package to improve passenger information South West Trains has today, Monday 5th December, launched a mobile browsing site [http://mobile.usablenet.com/mt/www.southwesttrains.co.uk ] to make it easier and quicker for passengers on the move to access the latest...

ROOSEVELT, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Parabit Systems, Inc. (www.parabit.com), has completed installation of 15 Self-Service Welcome Centers within the arrival areas of all Terminals at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports. 10 Digital Signage Platform Kiosks were also installed at all AirTrain Stations at JFK International Airport. The Welcome Centers include integration of 60 hotel/car rental/ground transportation kiosks and 150 digital signage displays. Additionally 30 Self-Service...

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic has announced an innovative and delectable new dining service in all of its Economy Class cabins as part of the airline's recently introduced 100 million pounds Sterling product investment. This highly anticipated offering once again further elevates the Virgin Atlantic inflight experience. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101001/NY74547LOGO ) "We have a passionate team of food experts, hospitality managers and...

ALBERTVILLE, Ala., Oct. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost one year to the date of announcing its decision to locate a locomotive manufacturing facility in Muncie, Indiana, Progress Rail Services Corporation (PRSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), officially opened its Muncie operation. Progress Rail announced the site selection in October of 2010 and began work in earnest in January of this year. In less than 10 months, the facility has produced completed...

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades is proud to have recently received two corporate responsibility awards, namely, Excellence in Corporate Responsibility, awarded by Green Living Enterprises, and Greening the Supply Chain, awarded by the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters at the CATIE Awards Gala. These honours reflect the efforts of the company to continually improve its actions in the area of sustainable development. Excellence in Corporate...

LONDON, October 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, has announced its results for the third quarter of 2011, having delivered a solid performance during the period with sales revenues up 7% (GBP197m in 2011 vs. GBP183m in 2010). Looking back across the year to date, total sales revenue figures have grown by 5% compared to the same period in 2010 (GBP617m in 2011 vs GBP588m in 2010). The total...

LONDON, October 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Phase 1 completed: station forecourt allows for improved bus and taxi interchange - Completion of phase 2 includes new footbridge with lifts to all platforms and new secure bike compounds, together with additional 132 cycle spaces - Phase 3 announced to include refurbishment of station facilities and toilets. Rail passengers in Farnborough received more good...

CANTON, Mich., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of passengers and massive amounts of freight are transported on railroads daily. Whether transporting passengers or freight, trains must be in the right place at the right time. The extensive rail network must be controlled and monitored safely. Additionally, there's the safety of the train equipment to guarantee. Automation from Pilz makes an important contribution to railway safety by offering components and solutions for: signaling...

-- To expand IT and social infrastructure business related operationsand pioneer new business areas --New Delhi, Oct 13, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT/TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") today announced the opening of the Hitachi India R&D Centre in Bangalore, India. This is the first research base for the Hitachi Group in India, as part of its efforts to promote efficient business development based on local needs in the rapidly growing Indian economy.The new...

PHOENIX, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperShuttle announced today a new marketing relationship with Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards®. Now, Rapid Rewards® Members can earn points when they book a shared ride on SuperShuttle or private sedan service with ExecuCar between their home, office, or hotel and any airports served by SuperShuttle and ExecuCar in the U.S. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20071030/LATU031LOGO) How it works: SuperShuttle and ExecuCar will offer 150...