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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Transdev to operate, maintain N.C. State's campus shuttle service

The university will purchase 40 buses, creating an entirely new fleet to serve the 41,000 students and staff on three campuses, with Transdev set to employ a staff of 77 people for the $7.6 million annual contract.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2016

First Transit employee named 'Master Technician of the Year'

Bryan Mitchell of Rochester, N.Y., earned the highest composite score on the ASE certification exams.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2016

Alstom to maintain Ottawa's light rail system

The contract — which is worth approximately $139 million — follows a contract signed in 2013 to supply 34 Citadis Spirit light rail vehicles to the city of Ottawa.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

First Transit Wins the 2016 'Excellence in Action' award

The award honors companies who showcase exceptional results in business performance after implementing Infor applications and services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 4, 2016

M-1 RAIL selects Transdev for ops, maintenance

Will be responsible for all aspects of operations and maintenance, including hiring staff, training and managing streetcar operators, service operations, dispatch, vehicle and track maintenance, and fare enforcement.  

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Transdev awarded Colo. Springs fleet maintenance contract

Maintenance workers have already started making repairs and going through routine inspections on Mountain Metropolitan Transit's 175-vehicle fleet.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2016

Alstom wins UK train maintenance contract

The works will take place at Alstom’s maintenance facilities in Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. Alstom will create 25 new permanent jobs across these three sites to deliver the project.

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ArticlesMay 2, 2016

2016 Bus Maintenance Survey: Shops Still Dealing with Electrical Learning Curve

With electric bus usage and the adaptation of electric cooling fans continuing to grow, maintenance departments around the nation are working hard to find ways to both address issues and provide specialized training for their staff.   

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Green Viewsby Rachel Bannon-GodfreyApril 20, 2016

How Transit Facility Design Empowers Employees, Supports Active Lifestyles

Most transit facilities have a break room for operators to use between shifts — typically an artificially lit space with a TV, vending machines, and cafeteria-style tables and chairs. The trouble is, every person has a different way of relaxing. Besides exposure to daylight and nature, key components of wellbeing are social cohesion and a sense of empowerment. The key here then is to empower employees to choose the best way to relieve their own stress around shifts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2016

D.C. Metro could shut down entire rail lines for up to 6 months, officials say

Top officials warned Wednesday that the transit system is in such need of repair that they might have to take these actions.

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