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Gas prices unchanged in R.I., drop in Mass.
Gasoline prices remained stagnant in Rhode Island over the last week at $3.54 per gallon after rising 2 cents a week ago, AAA Southern New England said Monday. more
| 1/14/13
Ethanol’s discount to gasoline strengthens on U.S. corn report
Ethanol’s discount to gasoline futures strengthened to the narrowest level in three weeks after a government report showed that corn stockpiles in the U.S. were lower than analysts expected. more
MBTA may halt $190M commuter rail car order
Chronic delays and concerns over poor workmanship have prompted Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority official to threaten cancelation of the $190 million double-decker rail car construction contract with Hyundai Rotem, the Boston Globe reported. more
| 1/11/13
‘Wickford Wintertime Wednesdays’ offer free train service for commuters
As part of Wickford Wintertime Wednesdays, roundtrip train service from Wickford Juction Station in North Kingstown to Downtown Providence will be free on Wednesdays from Jan. 23 to Feb. 27. more
| 1/11/13
Gas prices rise 2 cents in R.I., 4 cents in Mass.
Gasoline prices rose 2 cents in Rhode Island to $3.54 per gallon, the first weekly increase since Oct. 1, AAA Southern New England said Monday. more
| 1/7/13
Amtrak to seek new rail-safety regulations
WASHINGTON – Amtrak will recommend new U.S. rail-safety regulations to allow it to replace its Acela trains in the Northeast United States with lighter, faster equipment, CEO Joseph Boardman said, according to Bloomberg News. more
1/7/13
City trades streets for budget fix
At the start of 2012, Providence’s colleges and universities were at loggerheads with Mayor Angel Taveras over his demand for a $7 million per-year increase in their combined payments to the city. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 1/7/13

Faster Northeast trains require safety changes, Amtrak CEO says
Amtrak will recommend new U.S. rail-safety regulations to allow it to replace its Acela trains in the Northeast U.S. with lighter, faster equipment, CEO Joseph Boardman said. more
Pump prices hold steady in R.I., rise in Mass.
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island remained stagnant at $3.52 per gallon for the second consecutive week, AAA Southern New England said Monday. more
| 12/31/12
MBTA needs more funding to stave off fare hikes, service cuts
Officials from the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority need to balance their budget, but they plan to wait until at least March before increasing fares and establishing service cuts in hopes of an increase in funding, reported Boston.com. more
| 12/27/12
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