Ryan Coholan
About Ryan Coholan
Ryan Coholan is the Chief Railroad Officer at MBTA, overseeing operations of the 6th busiest commuter rail system in the United States.
Current Role at MBTA
Ryan Coholan is the Chief Railroad Officer at MBTA, a position he has held since 2014 in the Greater Boston Area. In this role, he oversees the operations of the 6th busiest commuter rail system in the United States. He manages a daily ridership of approximately 145,000 passengers and is responsible for the supervision of approximately 500 trains each day.
Previous Experience at Cape Rail Inc.
Before joining MBTA, Ryan Coholan served as the General Manager at Cape Rail Inc. from 2008 to 2014 in the Barnstable/Yarmouth, Massachusetts Area. During his six-year tenure, he was responsible for overseeing rail operations, enhancing service efficiency, and ensuring safety standards were met.
Police Officer at Town of Chatham
Ryan Coholan worked as a Police Officer at the Town of Chatham from 2006 to 2012. For six years, he contributed to maintaining public safety and enforcing local laws in Chatham, MA.
Roles at Bay Colony Railroad/Cape Cod Railroad
From 1992 to 2006, Ryan Coholan held multiple roles at Bay Colony Railroad/Cape Cod Railroad. His titles included Engineer, Conductor, Rules Examiner, Dispatcher, Trainmaster, Track Foreman, and Mechanical. He gained extensive experience in various aspects of rail operations over 14 years in the Cape Cod/Southeastern MA area.