Sentences with phrase «train track repairs»

You should know that this week begins what Governor Andrew Cuomo has forecast as the Summer of Hell, which will mean 8 weeks of chaos for commuters who use Penn Station during all of the planned train track repairs.

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As parts of Penn Station, the US's busiest train hub, have shut down for extensive track repairs, commuters are already complaining about crowded, standing - room - only trains, the New York Post reports.

Cuomo said 600,000 daily commuters who use rail service at Penn faced a «summer of agony» if essential track repairs were left under the control of Amtrak, which operates the nation's busiest train station.

«They operated trains, fixed signals and switches, repaired track, navigated the clogged streets of New York City and helped customers find their way — that's what we're focused on.»

The first morning of what officials warned would be an excruciating summer of travel, disrupted by the closings of several tracks at Penn Station for urgent repairs, was marked by ample alternative transportation options and guidance from transit agencies that resulted in a relatively smooth commute on buses, ferries and trains.

If there were any lingering doubts about the urgency of the comprehensive repairs to the tracks at Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan, the derailment of another commuter train on Thursday night should have quashed them.

A guide to Penn Station in NYC, including information on Amtrak and the LIRR, details on track work and repairs, and the history of the much - maligned train station.

Originally planned to open in August 2017, the venture was delayed by objections from residents along the Boiceville stretch of the train tracks, and by Ulster County's inability to repair washouts in that section on schedule.

For years, Chairman Crowley and New York City Councilman Danny Dromm have joined families and community leaders in Queens to demand much - needed repairs to the 101 - year - old train line, particularly to remediate lead paint peeling from the tracks.

When Pennsylvania Station in New York undergoes major track repairs in July, the Long Island Rail Road will offer commuters whose trains are diverted to other stations an average discount of about 25 percent, officials said.

When the station undergoes major track repairs in July, the Long Island Rail Road will offer commuters whose trains are diverted an average discount of about 25 percent, officials said.

Cuomo convinced the MTA, which he oversees, to reduce fares for LIRR passengers starting on July 10 to compensate for the extensive track shutdowns and reduced train service amid Penn Station's track repairs.

Choose from Creative Mode, where you'll create your own cities to drive your custom trains through, or from Story Mode, where you'll learn to drive trains, repair tracks, and help keep the rail system alive.

Please apply directly to this positing Responsibilities • Provide level 1st & 2nd level technical assistance in analyzing, diagnosing, replicating and troubleshooting customers reported issues to resolution on Microsoft Windows 7 OS • Manage assigned support incidents and maintain up - to - date status in the Numara Ticketing Systems Console - Escalate unresolved issues that require more in - depth knowledge to engineering in a timely manner • Teach new employees on basic computer, Wi - Fi, and cell phone features & functionality • Create reproducible test cases, when necessary, for customer reported issues - Report and submit product defects in the bug tracking system - Create new knowledgebase articles and keep them up - to - date - Provide after business hour support on a rotation basis • Image and configure new PC equipment for deployment (MS MDT, SCCM, Numara) • Keep Technical Support equipment organized and readily available for deployment • Deploy hardware and software to employees Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of studies • Comfortable teaching large groups • Knowledge of Dell Laptops and repair • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills • Extensive Windows 7 knowledge • Databases, preferably, SQL Server • Read and understand log and config files • Support, QA, training or field experience with enterprise software, preferably monitoring and / or performance suites, or system administration experience • Experience creating documentation, procedures, and knowledge base entries • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required • Excellent customer service skills required Please apply directly to this positing.

SPECIAL SKILLS • Hands on experience in performing animal immobilization, crating, shipping, receiving, isolation and quarantine activities • Exceedingly skilled in supervising the maintenance, repair and grounds keeping of any assigned area • Highly trained in checking cages and locks to assure that animals are securely and safely held • Track record of keeping animal care, maintenance and inventory records • Capable of generating and maintaining daily animal reports

Presently seeking a position at Maryland Railway Services by employing expertise in maintaining and repairing train tracks, fashioning track lengths and implementing measures to ensure passages for trains.

• Expert in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment, with special emphasis on plant utility systems • Track record of overseeing facilities maintenance work owing to supervisory training on a broad spectrum • Efficiently takes measures to improve equipment service life by employing both general and preventative maintenance tasks efficiently

• Inspected signals and tracks to ensure conformance to safety rules and regulations • Examined roadbeds and switches to ensure that they were in proper working order • Oversaw replacement and repair of defective rod pins and ensured that correlating compliance standards were met • Examined carriers to detect structural damages and need for maintenance and coordinated efforts with maintenance and repair staff to do the needful • Ascertained that all railroad safety staff members were properly trained and cross-trained in signals and train control operations

• Track record of efficiently preparing worksites by removing hazardous materials and debris • Proven ability to fashion track lengths according to set standards and specifications • Hands - on experience in inspecting tracks to determine need for repair and maintenance • Familiar with replace, remove and repair tracks and related components to ensure smooth railroad operations • Effectively able to handle drilling duties to insert bolts and joints and perform preventative maintenance on tracks and components • Highly skilled in gauging deviations in track surfaces and performing related repair work to ensure train safety • Exceptionally well - versed in operating picks, shovels, bulldozers and spike - driving machines to meet rail track repair, maintenance and installation needs • Deep insight into inspecting tracks for defects and reporting and clearing potential obstacles, especially after bad weather • First - hand experience in performing lookout and hand signaling duties during track operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel beaTrack record of efficiently preparing worksites by removing hazardous materials and debris • Proven ability to fashion track lengths according to set standards and specifications • Hands - on experience in inspecting tracks to determine need for repair and maintenance • Familiar with replace, remove and repair tracks and related components to ensure smooth railroad operations • Effectively able to handle drilling duties to insert bolts and joints and perform preventative maintenance on tracks and components • Highly skilled in gauging deviations in track surfaces and performing related repair work to ensure train safety • Exceptionally well - versed in operating picks, shovels, bulldozers and spike - driving machines to meet rail track repair, maintenance and installation needs • Deep insight into inspecting tracks for defects and reporting and clearing potential obstacles, especially after bad weather • First - hand experience in performing lookout and hand signaling duties during track operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel beatrack lengths according to set standards and specifications • Hands - on experience in inspecting tracks to determine need for repair and maintenance • Familiar with replace, remove and repair tracks and related components to ensure smooth railroad operations • Effectively able to handle drilling duties to insert bolts and joints and perform preventative maintenance on tracks and components • Highly skilled in gauging deviations in track surfaces and performing related repair work to ensure train safety • Exceptionally well - versed in operating picks, shovels, bulldozers and spike - driving machines to meet rail track repair, maintenance and installation needs • Deep insight into inspecting tracks for defects and reporting and clearing potential obstacles, especially after bad weather • First - hand experience in performing lookout and hand signaling duties during track operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel beatrack surfaces and performing related repair work to ensure train safety • Exceptionally well - versed in operating picks, shovels, bulldozers and spike - driving machines to meet rail track repair, maintenance and installation needs • Deep insight into inspecting tracks for defects and reporting and clearing potential obstacles, especially after bad weather • First - hand experience in performing lookout and hand signaling duties during track operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel beatrack repair, maintenance and installation needs • Deep insight into inspecting tracks for defects and reporting and clearing potential obstacles, especially after bad weather • First - hand experience in performing lookout and hand signaling duties during track operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel beatrack operations such as installation and maintenance • Competent in laying and fixing foundations and sleepers for tracks, cutting tracks to lengths and installing railway switches • Qualified to remove damaged rail track parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel beatrack parts and examine and maintain switch lamps and wheel bearings

General office responsibilities including organizing files, ordering supplies and maintaining office appearance, tracking staff schedules, managing the maintenance, upkeep and repair of all equipment, sorting mail, managing all mass mailings, managing communication systems in office, including phone system / TTY and training of new staff on system, providing assistance various departments, i.e. retrieval of file information, and welcoming and assisting guests or vendors, clients, and partners when visiting the office.

National Industrial Maintenance (Dearborn, MI) 2/2001 — 2/2005 Superintendent of Industrial Works, Water Blasting, Sewer Cleaning, and Vacuum Trucks • Led all operational processes, staff training, and employee scheduling efforts, developing productivity standards and tracking progress to ensure standards were met • Interact with customers and other interested parties in a professional manner, as well as participating actively with union representation on safety and disciplinary actions • Planned and executed all work outages to provide timely equipment maintenance and repair while minimizing downtime

United States Navy (Lakehurst, NJ) 2000 — 2007 Storekeeper Second Class E-5 • Responsible for inventory management of over 1,000 line items of a net worth of $ 14.3 million • Conduct weekly training for over 30 personnel while directly supervising five junior associates • Provide exceptional customer service to a crew of more than 300 personnel • Manage ordering, stocking, and distribution of repair parts, clothing and general supplies • Utilize MILSTRIP documents and guidelines, NAVSUP, and FEDLOG • Maintain inventory tracking databases, correspondence files, financial records, and accounting systems • Oversee sensitive hazardous material control and management activities • Set, administer, and enforce budgets and project timelines ensuring mission readiness