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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

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D.C. Metro bus hijacking leads to pedestrian death

A passenger on a D.C. Metro bus attacked the driver, then hijacked the vehicle, continuing until the bus careened into a gas station and fatally struck a pedestrian. Washington Post [5-3]>> Video Still: WUSA9

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Surge in ridership pushes New York subway to limit

Subway riders across New York City are finding themselves on platforms and trains that are beyond crowded. Subway use, now at nearly 1.8 billion rides a year, has not been this high since 1948, when the fare was a nickel. New York Times [5-3]>> Photo by Sam Hodgson / The Times

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High-speed rail, hyperloop face parallel challenges

Development of high-speed ground transportation, whether in the form of bullet trains or the much-touted hyperloop, faces immense funding and policy challenges. Another key challenge will be finding skilled workers to design and build the infrastructure. GreenBiz [5-3]>> Photo of Taipei High-Speed Trains: Shutterstock

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