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Joanna MarshMonday, August 9, 2021

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Wabtec modernizes 1,000th locomotive

The rail manufacturer has been modernizing locomotives to improve their fuel efficiency and longevity.

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A photograph of a CSX intermodal train rolling through a desert field.

Joanna MarshFriday, June 25, 2021

CSX to utilize Wabtec’s emissions-reduction technology for locomotives

CSX will be using Wabtec’s technology aimed at reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency for locomotives.

News

Norfolk Southern closed a $500 million green bond offering.

Alyssa SporrerThursday, May 13, 2021

Norfolk Southern closes $500 million green bond offering

“First Class I railroad in North America to issue green bonds,” Norfolk Southern shares plans for environmental projects.

Infographics

Emily RicksWednesday, March 31, 2021

Daily Infographic: Positive Train Control

Positive train control (PTC) is a way to automatically stop a freight or passenger train before a collision.

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A photograph of a train locomotive crossing over a bridge.

Joanna MarshThursday, February 18, 2021

Wabtec sees a future producing battery electric locomotives

Prospective North American and international customers are inquiring about Wabtec’s battery electric, heavy-haul locomotive, which is undergoing advanced tests with BNSF. The company reported its…

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A photograph of a BNSF train crossing a bridge.

Joanna MarshTuesday, January 5, 2021

BNSF, Wabtec put battery-electric locomotive to the test

BNSF and Wabtec conduct advanced tests on a battery-electric locomotive by putting it in service in California with two Tier 4 diesel locomotives.

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A photograph of a Norfolk Southern train passing by some autumn trees.

Joanna MarshFriday, September 18, 2020

Norfolk Southern Q&A: How sustainability and efficiency intersect

FreightWaves chatted with Norfolk Southern’s Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin to learn how the company’s sustainability efforts complement operations.

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Jim BlazeWednesday, May 20, 2020

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Commentary: Does rebuilding locomotives beat buying new?

Jim Blaze writes about the advantages to the railroads of rebuilding locomotives instead of buying new ones.

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Joanna MarshMonday, May 4, 2020

Wabtec anticipates volume recovery later this year

Multimillion-dollar backlog will help the rail equipment and locomotive manufacturer stay afloat, executives said.

Rail

Jim BlazeThursday, April 23, 2020

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Commentary: Many freight locomotives no longer needed

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic the Class I railroads were mothballing freight cars - and locomotives. Jim Blaze examines the issues surrounding the surplus of…