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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 30, 2014

Contractors: Not Just About Running Trains

Taking a one-stop-shop approach, these companies help enhance services by forming strategic partnerships with local companies and focusing on regional needs. They can also improve fleet reliability and offer technological innovations and safety programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2014

Keolis names new MBTA safety compliance officer

Justin Vonashek held multiple positions at Chicago’s Metra, including director of regulatory compliance, where he was responsible for interacting with federal agencies on regulatory requirements and more.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2014

Keolis awarded $2.6 billion contract to run MBTA commuter rail

The eight-year contract includes the option for two additional two-year extensions, which, if granted, would raise the contract value to $4.2 billion over 12 years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2014

MBCR asks judge to halt MBTA rail contract

In its court filing, cites irreparable harm created by the MBTA’s decision to move forward with transition to a new operator while refusing to review MBCR’s formal protest in a timely manner.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2014

MBCR wants judge to order release of T contract docs

The complaint, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, also seeks an extension of a Jan. 21 deadline to appeal the award that went to the winning company, Keolis.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2014

Keolis wins Mass. commuter rail contract

The company won the state’s largest operating contract in history with a bid that was 6% lower than that of the current operator, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Co.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2014

Record Mass. commuter rail deal could top $2.6 billion

State officials are preparing to announce their choice to operate the commuter railroad. Proposals were submitted by the current operator, Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad, and the sole challenger, Keolis Commuter Services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Keolis names new COO

Stephen W. Shaw has 34 years of experience in the transportation industry with extensive experience in managing and directing operations. He began his career in his family’s business, Shaw Bus Service, operating school buses and motorcoaches in Baltimore.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJune 26, 2013

Transit Contractors Bring Efficiencies, Share Success Stories

Discussing projects ranging from university to paratransit to streetcar services, prominent players in the field customize services, use partnership models and make operations more sustainable.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2013

Keolis to operate Las Vegas bus service

The five-year contract includes service along the resort corridor of Las Vegas Boulevard as well as the Deuce on the Strip as well as the Strip and Downtown Express routes.

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