Former Morrison Knudsen Unit Fined by California Bay Area Rapid Transit.(Originated from Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: December 28, 1995| Author: Oakes, Robert | Copyright information

PITTSBURG, Calif.--Dec. 29--BART is fining a rail-car manufacturer $3,600 daily because the company will run late on a contract for 80 new high-speed vehicles, a transit district spokesman said.

Amerail, formerly the transit division of Morrison Knudsen Corp., hopes to deliver the 71st car today. The last car probably won't be ready until late January.

The contract includes $400 per day penalties for each car delivered after a Dec. 7 deadline, said BART spokesman Mi...

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