News and Updates

CTA Pilots National Rail Car Training Consortium Courseware

Posted April 2018

On March 28-30, maintainers from Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) piloted three Doors courses developed by the National Rail Car Training Consortium; Course 109, Introduction and Overview (one day), Course 209, Inspection and Maintenance (one day) and Course 309, Troubleshooting (one day).

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Center Releases Signals Training Consortium Promotional Video

Posted March 2018

Late last year, the Center produced a promotional video featuring interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs) from several consortium agencies and an introduction by the Center’s Executive Director, Jack Clark. In the video, SMEs discuss the value of bringing together labor and management from both rail and transit properties to develop high quality training materials.

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The Center Welcomes Four New Members to its Board of Directors

Posted March 2018

The Center is proud to announce that four leaders in the transportation industry have agreed to join its Board of Directors.

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Teleconference Attendees Discuss Apprenticeship Implementation

Posted March 2018

As part of its program to expand registered apprenticeships in transit, the Center organized a teleconference on February 22 with labor and management representatives from Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA).

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Center Sponsors Distance Learning Pilot in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Posted March 2018

On March 6 and 7 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a class of four mechanics, two from Amtran in Altoona and two from CamTran in Johnstown gathered for a two-day class on bus air brakes.

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