From CEO Report
T1
The MDBF increased in February to 397,588 kilometres. Overall performance was above target for the fifth consecutive month. Benefits from accelerated door overhauls are expected to be realized in the coming months. Door pocket guides are being overhauled, with an estimated completion at the end of 2016. Master controller upgrades commenced in Q2 2014, with an estimated completion date of Q3 2016. Maintenance and engineering staff are collaborating to ensure that the standard inspection and door set-up programs are robust. Long-term design solutions include a PLC Door Control System, a Door Interlock Rebuild Program, and a new cab seat prototype design.
TR
The MDBF decreased in February for the second consecutive month to 752,265 kilometres. Overall performance was below target for the first time in six months. Reliability teams are testing a cab door solution that provides the option of allowing trains to remain in service. The car builder has begun installing the solution on the remainder of the fleet. The Passenger Door System received numerous modifications and fleet retrofits of the new modifications are now underway. Maintenance staff continues to monitor vehicle performance, as well as hosting regular meetings with Bombardier’s Product Integration (PI) Team.