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Class I rail executives opine on near- and long-term market drivers
An anticipated rebound in volumes as supply chain kinks smooth out will be a theme in 2022, while customer-friendly technological applications will drive rail technology…
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Wabtec, G&W and Carnegie Mellon partner to advance battery-electric locomotives
The three have signed agreements committing to work together on developing advanced locomotive power technologies.
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Daily Infographic: Railroads: Eco-friendly
Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change
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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.
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CBP invests $46M to upgrade rail cargo inspection technology
The technology upgrades at 12 points of entry along the borders of Canada and Mexico will enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection to inspect rail…
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Q&A: Why freight railroads need private networks to run technology applications
Executives with wireless network provider Ondas Networks describe how private telecommunications networks benefit the Class I railroads as well as other transportation modes.
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Wabtec: Battery-electric locomotive reduces fuel use by 11%
Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive can reduce a train’s fuel consumption by 11%, a three-month study involving the company, BNSF and the San Joaquin Pollution Control District…
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Wabtec acquires rail equipment manufacturer Nordco
Rail technology provider Wabtec plans to acquire Nordco as Wabtec eyes the railcar mover market and the technologies associated with it.
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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.
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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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