CSX Intermodal picks APS yard tracking systems
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefSan Diego-based APS Technology Group, Inc., announced Wednesday that CSX Intermodal has selected the APS Rail OCR Portal and Rail Tracking Systems for its new intermodal terminal in North Baltimore, Ohio. The rail yard automation systems automatically identify cars as they enter and exit the facility and tracks movements within the yard.
APS said the new systems will be integrated with the Tideworks terminal operating system, Kuenz wide-span gantry cranes, and Railcomm, Inc. automated switch control systems to speed up the flow of equipment and increase equipment visibility throughout the operations.
“We will be able to better utilize the capabilities ofthe cranes and terminal operating system, improving productivity and throughput overall,” said Paul Hand, general manager, CSX Intermodal, North Region.
