Capital Metro hires Melvin Clark

Written by jrood

Capital Metro in Texas has hired Melvin Clark as vice president of rail operations. The creation and filling of this position completes a key recommendation from the Sunset Advisory Commission. "The hiring of Melvin Clark is consistent with my goal of raising the bar and transforming Capital Metro into the highly-respected and valued service that I know we can be for our community," said Capital Metro President Linda Watson. "His nationwide rail experience and expertise will ensure that we adhere to the highest level of safety and customer service delivery for our current and future MetroRail and freight services." Clark will oversee the management and safety of all passenger and freight rail operations as well as maintenance-of-way, including track, bridges, signals and crossings and compliance with all Federal Railroad Administration regulations. He also will develop a long-range strategic plan for rail operations. Clark currently serves as district rail director for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority. His prior experience includes key railroad and signal management positions at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Chicago Transit Authority. Clark is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, currently serves on the Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad board of trustees and is past chair of the American Public Transportation Association's light rail technical forum.

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