Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR)

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About Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR)

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http://www.mbcr.net/

Phone: 617.222.8035

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MBRC

The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company, LLC (MBCR) is a partnership of Veolia Transportation, one of Europe’s largest passenger transportation companies; Bombardier Transportation, one of the largest

North American manufacturers of passenger rail vehicles; and Alternate Concepts, Inc., a leading transportation consulting firm based in Boston. MBCR operates and maintains the fifth largest commuter rail network in the United States under a contract with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MBCR provides service to 40 million passengers a year in nearly 80 cities and towns in Massachusetts, as well as Providence, RI.

Products and Press Releases

Management

MBCR Appoints Chief Transportation and Mechanical Officers

Sept. 11, 2014

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) announced the appointment of Bernard McCall as the company’s chief mechanical officer and Edwin Motte as chief transportation...

Technology

Real-Time Train Information System Integrated With “Rail Radio” Service

March 18, 2014

Improvements provide more accurate arrival estimates of trains.

Rail

MA: MBCR Asks Court to Halt Award of $4.2 Billion MBTA Commuter Rail Contract

March 6, 2014

Request for injunction alleges that more than a dozen deficiencies — including $428 million understatement of commuter rail costs — violate state bidding laws.

The MBRC graduated 17 people from its assistant conductor program.

Rail

MBCR Graduates 17 From Assistant Conductor Program

Aug. 22, 2013

New conductors join proud tradition of providing safe and reliable service.

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) announced the appointment of John Hogan as the company’s chief transportation officer.

Management

MA: MBCR Appoints John Hogan as Chief Transportation Officer

July 22, 2013

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) announced the appointment of John Hogan as the company’s chief transportation officer.

Management

MA: MBCR Appoints Veteran Railroad Executive as New GM

July 9, 2013

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) announced veteran railroad official Bonnie Murphy will succeed Hugh J. Kiley, Jr.

Rail

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Graduates Sixth Class of Engineers

March 28, 2013

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad (MBCR) awarded Train Service Engineer Certifications to a class of ten

Rail

MBCR Graduates 21 From Assistant Conductor Program

March 7, 2013

New conductors join proud tradition of providing safe and reliable service

Management

MBCR Appoints Orrison Director of Operations Planning

Oct. 17, 2012

Orrison will oversee and manage the design, scheduling, and performance of service provided by MBCR

MBCR Chairman James O'Leary, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Hubway General Manager Scott Mullen, MBCR Conductor Christina Clark, MBCR General Manager Hugh Kiley at The Hubway Birthday Party on July 25, 2012.

Alt. Mobility

Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company Sponsors City of Boston's Hubway Bike Sharing Program

Aug. 2, 2012

MBCR's sponsorship of Hubway connects all transportation in the city.

Articles & News

In February of this year, MBTA debuted a new diesel-electric locomotive, one of two trains purchased from the Utah Transit Authority, and marks the first time in more than two decades that new locomotives will join the MBTA’s commuter rail fleet.

Rail

Digging out of Debt: The MBTA

June 3, 2011

The MBTA has a plan to move past the debts of the past and looking at communication to bring the agency to the future.

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Rail

MBCR Unveils USA’s First Gold Star Commuter Rail Memorial Coach Honoring Massachusetts’ Fallen Heroes

May 23, 2012

Train bears the names of state’s soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen who made ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Rail

MBCR Graduates 22 from Assistant Conductor Program

March 16, 2012

New conductors join proud tradition of offering safe, reliable service.

Rail

MBCR Posts Record Performance in February, Continues Strong Service to Customers

March 2, 2012

Excellent partnership between unions and management combined with intense focus on improvements benefits commuter rail customers

Rail

Strong Service Performance Continues In January

Feb. 4, 2012

MBCR’s 93 percent on time percentage is result of close collaboration with MBTA and sharp focus on customer service.

Rail

MBCR Conductor Awarded Commendation For Uncovering Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Fare Scam

Dec. 14, 2011

MBTA Transit Police honor quick thinking employee who reported fake pass, leading to prosecution of alleged $4 million fare fraud, largest in T history.

MBCR conductor Dan Murphy (right) stops to write a letter.

Rail

MBCR Partners with Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund for Day of Letter Writing

Sept. 13, 2011

As part of their 9/11 Service Project to Support Our Troops & Military Families of Massachusetts, they were collecting letters and care packages to send to Massachusetts troops...

Rail

MBCR Teams Up With The American Red Cross and Salvation Army For Tornado Relief Drive

July 7, 2011

Donated goods to be delivered to Worcester agencies via commuter rail