Freight 2030

Two photographs. One is of a locomotive in a field and the other is of a man.

Joanna Marsh Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Technology plays key role in decarbonizing freight rail: Wabtec exec

Wabtec’s chief technology officer chats with FreightWaves about ways technology can help the freight rail industry decarbonize.

A photograph of a train in a yard. In front of it is a sign that says, Attention. Remote control locomotives operate in this area. Locomotive cabs may be unoccupied.

Joanna Marsh Thursday, March 18, 2021

Could battery-electric locomotives become mainstream?

Wabtec, short line operator Genesee & Wyoming and Carnegie Mellon aim to establish public-private institute that would research, demonstrate and commercialize advanced freight rail technology.