Metrom Rail hires vice president of engineering

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. - Metrom Rail, a developer and integrator of rail safety technology, recently hired Tom Harding as the company's vice president of engineering. Harding will lead the company's engineering operations and expand its product development capabilities.

"Tom brings strong experience and a track record of success in product development to our firm," said Metrom Rail CEO Jim Marchi. "He has proven himself to be an innovator throughout his career and will be a key asset as we continue to expand our engineering operations and enhance our product offerings for both transit agencies and Class I freight railroads."

Metrom Rail's AURA System includes a comprehensive, modular and cost-effective positive train control solution for transit agencies, as well as collision avoidance and worker protection systems for both transit agencies and freight railroads. Harding brings nearly 30 years of engineering experience to the company. Most recently, he worked for Wi-Tronix, a railroad telemetry provider. He also has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry with Nokia and Motorola.

"I am excited to be a part of an innovative company that is bringing advanced technology to the rail industry," Harding said. "Metrom Rail's products must meet high engineering standards to ensure consistent reliability for the organizations that count on them to keep passengers and workers safe. I look forward to helping Metrom Rail continue to improve engineering capabilities as the company and its suite of product offerings grows."

Harding earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

About Metrom Rail

Metrom Rail develops, builds and integrates technology products that help transit and freight organizations improve safety and efficiency. The company's innovative positive train control system leverages advanced technology and can be easily integrated into both new and existing transit rail systems. Further, Metrom Rail's worker protection and collision avoidance solutions help transit and freight organizations protect and monitor railway workers and equipment. Founded in 2010, Metrom Rail designs, builds and tests its complete line of products at its headquarters in Crystal Lake, Illinois. To learn more, visit www.metrom-rail.com.