News and Updates

National Rail Car Consortium Met in San Diego as Phase II Begins

Posted May 2018

From April 23 to 27, 2018, the National Rail Car Consortium (the Consortium) held its first in-person meeting of its Phase II development in San Diego, CA.

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National Signals Consortium Courseware Well Received in Sound Transit Pilot Class

Posted April 2018

National Signals Consortium Courseware Well Received in Sound Transit Pilot Class

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The Center Is Looking for a Project Associate/Manager to Join its Team

Posted April 2018

The Transportation Learning Center, a non-profit organization, seeks an organized, energetic individual to work with transportation agencies and unions across the country to design, develop, and expand registered apprenticeship programs for frontline operations and maintenance employees.

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This week’s update includes stories on

Posted April 2018

This week’s update includes stores on Metro Transit plans to offer more frequent bus service in St. Louis region, construction underway at Sound Transit, MD Legislature gives final O.K. to increase MTA funding and FTA awards $264M in grants.

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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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