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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Bespoke maintenance trains to help keep London line running

The 160-foot-long rail milling train is the first of its kind to be used in the UK rail industry.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2017

Keolis leads MBTA station cleanup

The Keolis We Care Ambassador Program aims to encourage local Boston organizations to take part in transit beautification and cleanup efforts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2017

Transdev appoints Weber COO of rail maintenance division

Weber most recently served as VP of supply/fleet/fuel management for Canadian National Railway.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2017

Metra picks Derwinski to lead agency as CEO

The current chief mechanical officer oversees 650 employees responsible for the repair, inspection, cleaning and maintenance of nearly 1,200 railcars and locomotives.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2017

NY MTA reveals lack of manpower to fix subway issues

During an oversight meeting, N.Y. MTA officials revealed that the agency needs hundreds of skilled maintenance workers to fix the outdated system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2016

NJ Transit to install inward-facing cameras on trains, adds 100 employees

The actions are in response to the fatal Sept. 29 train crash in Hoboken, with the hires in response to revelations that NJ Transit has lost maintenance and safety employees.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

MBTA employees to use 'biometric' time clock at rail facility

This new system, which has been in the works for more than a year, will enable employees to clock in and out by swiping their finger and tapping in a personalized PIN number.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2016

Keolis tests virtual reality glasses for rail maintenance

Keolis Commuter Services is testing the use of special virtual reality glasses to improve overall system reliability and reduce maintenance costs across the network.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2016

MBTA rail workers to test 'bionic' eyeglasses

Field mechanics will use AR smart glasses so they can communicate with expert technicians in its main maintenance facility to speed up train repairs and reduce the disruptions they cause.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

First Transit Wins First Rail Contract in North America

Company to operate and maintain the Denton County Transportation Authority’s A-train 21-mile commuter rail line.

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