How to Fix a Train | Station Chaos | Why Grand Central Beats Chicago | Featuring Andre Barry

Andre Barry has worked across nearly every corner of passenger rail — from cleaning trains at 19 to mechanical work, station operations, and coordinating MARC commuter equipment. His experience offers a rare look at how rail systems, stations, and daily operations actually function behind the scenes. In this episode, Patrick and André break down the realities of working in rail, the generational gap inside the industry, station chaos moments, and what it takes to keep trains moving for thousands of commuters. What you can expect: • Started working at 19 Years Old and getting into the industry • The generational age gap inside rail jobs • Station chaos stories and passenger behavior • How to Fix Trains, tilt faults, and equipment issues • MARC operations and coordinating commuter rail • The train ride that sparked Andre’s entire career • Baltimore rail beginnings and advocacy • Behind‑the‑scenes stories from mechanical to operations • And plenty more Contact Us For Sponsorship, Partnership or Business: patrick@patrickeparents.com info@tredia.tv fodspeedd@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO NEXT STOP Subscribe to the Tredia channel for more episodes of Next Stop and conversations about trains, transit, public transportation, and the people behind it. YouTube: ‪@TrediaTV‬ Tiktok:   / trediatv     / trediatv   FOLLOW Patrick LinkedIn:   / patickparents   KEEP UP WITH TRANSIT For the latest transit news, stories, and developments, visit Tredia: https://tredia.tv/ Tredia is a transportation media network covering the people, technology, systems, and ideas shaping public transportation. #NextStopPodcast #Tredia #Transit #PublicTransportation #PatrickEParents #RailIndustry #Amtrak #MARC #Andrebarry