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MBTA Tour of Facility Operations a Success

11.14.24

CRRC MA

On October 28, MBTA management team joined CRRC MA’s facility staff on a tour of the rail car manufacturing facility.  CRRC MA Director of Production Brian Kendall and CRRC MA Deputy Director of Manufacturing Mike Wilson guided MBTA leaders Assistant General Manager of Rail Operations Pat Richmond, Chief Transportation Officer Steve Daley, Director of Administration and Business Processes Alicia Hadley, Director of Rail Maintenance Mike Walsh, and MBTA Deputy Director of Vehicle Engineering Mark DeVitto through the manufacturing production flow with stops at the:

Carshell
Train Body Section
Bogie Section
Water Spray Testing Bay
Completed Red line train

The MBTA team met production workers initially trained in China, and throughout the tour, MBTA staff reacted positively to the progress made with production flow, highlighting the cleanliness and organized workspace of the facility, as well as the lean production methods introduced, which are attributed to quality improvements and improved productivity and delivery.

Participants approach core working area towards the first station of the assembly line
CRRC MA Deputy Director of Manufacturing Mike Wilson introduces first stage of the production line showcasing an empty carshell prior to any modifications or assembly.
Upon observation of assembly details, CRRC MA staff explain design layout of ceiling wiring.
CRRC MA Director of Production Brian Kendall provides overview of water spray testing bay.
CRRC MA staff introduce fully assembled vehicle to MBTA Team explaining that the car has passed all workers’ inspections and is prepared to be sealed and dispatched.
The MBTA management team pleased with CRRC MA’s quality improvements and improved productivity and delivery stand for photo at fully assembled Red Line vehicle.