Maintenance Committee In-Person Meeting at OTE 2026
Agenda:
OPTA’s longest-standing committee will bring together maintenance professionals from across the transit sector for focused discussion and knowledge sharing. This session provides a valuable forum for exchanging practical insights and addressing current challenges in workforce development, training, and quality assurance.
Chair/Moderator: Ryan Booth, Brampton Transit
Speakers: Dave Partington, Tok Transit Skilled Trades Ontario Phil Kimball – Metrolinx Hammad Haider – Cummins
Agenda: 1. Options for Supervisor Training Courses – Dave Partington 2. Skilled Trades Ontario – Apprenticeship Fail Rates; Competency Sign-Off Standards 3. Metrolinx NSC 11B Inspection Training Program – Phil Kimball 4. Value Package – Cummins Future Product Update and Presentation- New X10 and B7.2 Engines to meet EPA 2027 Regulations – Hammad Haider
This registration is for the above committee meeting only. If you'd like to attend the OTE 2026 conference and tradeshow, visit ote.ca.