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By: 
Khalid Sayyed
October 28th, 2025
As urban transit systems expand and become more complex, ensuring the health and efficiency of mission-critical assets is vital to operational continuity. One such asset — the air compressor — plays a critical role in metro rail environments, supporting pneumatic braking systems, HVAC, and automated doors. A seemingly minor issue like an air leak in the pneumatic systems can cause compressors to run excessively, consuming more power, increasing maintenance needs, and leading to avoidable service interruptions.