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Innovative Frontline Workforce Training Successes at APTA Rail Conference

Posted April 2013

Success with standards-based rail training partnerships will be highlighted at APTA’s June national Rail Conference in Philadelphia.  Hands-on leaders from around the industry will introduce the emerging system of standards-based partnerships through the Elevator-Escalator Training Consortium, now in its second year; the Signals Training Consortium being launched this year with 18 transit agencies and passenger/commuter railroads and their unions; and the ongoing program to develop national system of training and qualifications for Rail Car technicians.  This workshop will be held from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4.