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Safety Corner

Alex Roman

Alex Roman

Executive Editor

Safety Corner helps you stay informed on the latest in public transit and motorcoach safety with expert insights, industry updates, and best practices. From safety regulations and accident prevention to emerging technologies and passenger security, we cover everything to keep travelers, operators, and policymakers up to date.

Mitigating Train Derailments: Innovative Tech for Ensuring Rail Safety

Countless commuters and travelers depend on the nation’s railroads every day. However, in 2022 there were 1,164 train derailments across the U.S., according to the FRA. That’s an average of about three derailments per day.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMarch 28, 2023

Considering Adding A Bus Simulator? Read This First

There have been transit agencies who have integrated a bus simulator into their bus operator training program and have been successful in achieving the results they had hoped for. They did their homework before purchasing, and by doing so, it placed them in a position to be successful.

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More Tools to Help Public Transit Address Cybersecurity Issues

Public transport systems are becoming more dependent on digital technology, making the risk of cyberattacks increasingly real. Therefore, operators must prioritize security measures to protect these digital systems from malicious actors.

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Safety Cornerby Katia ColwellJanuary 17, 2023

Virtual & Physical Queuing = Improved Waiting Experience for Mass Transit Passengers

If building operations managers of train stations, bus terminals, and intermodal stations want to really make a great impression, one of the best solutions to improve the passenger waiting experience is to use a virtual queue management system in conjunction with physical queuing.

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Safety Cornerby Camille HicksSeptember 14, 2022

5 Tips on How to Let Your Team Know You Care About Them

The best leaders inspire confidence and admiration from their team. One of the most significant steps toward gaining your team's trust is to manage how they perceive you.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloAugust 31, 2022

Bus Simulator Training Done Right!

This topic builds on the conversations, training sessions, and follow-ups I have had the pleasure of being part of throughout my 23 years utilizing bus simulator supplemental training.

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