News briefs involving short line acquisitions, Class I rail headcount in August and rail technology developments.
The North American rail system can learn a lot from the Europeans as both seek to incorporate battery and autonomous technologies into their freight rail networks.
The company, which seeks to create autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles, will use the funding to support a 29-month advanced testing program of its technology.
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Freight Railroads Keep American Moving
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 long term, Class I rail CEOs said in recent conferences.
The three have signed agreements committing to work together on developing advanced locomotive power technologies.
Railroads are a responsible way to mitigate the transportation-related causes of climate change
CSX will be using Wabtec’s technology aimed at reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency for locomotives.
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 cargo more quickly and securely, according to CBP.
