Norfolk Southern names new leaders to transportation and network operations team. BNSF and California passenger rail explore green technologies to power trains.
Wabtec and Progress Rail selected as suppliers
UP will examine the locomotives’ performance at its yards and in California and Nebraska and see how the locomotives can be deployed for long-haul service.
The three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue the demonstration project to test the feasibility of hydrogen-powered locomotives.
CNGmotive’s solution for fueling locomotives provides potential to decarbonize rail using renewable natural gas.
Progress Rail will use Union Pacific locomotives that are capable of handling a biodiesel blend of 20%.
Private equity firm Paceline acquires a maintenance-of-way equipment lessor from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary.
