Communications

LIRR receives narrowband locomotive radios

Ritron, Inc. has delivered 59 of its U.S.-designed and –built RCCR-151 narrowband analog locomotive radios to the Long Island Rail Road. The contract, which includes radios and accessories, is worth $200,000 and was awarded in March 2013 to Ritron’s authorized dealer, Diversified Electronics Systems of Forest Park, Ga.

SYSTRA: Investments, improvements for RAILSIM®

SYSTRA is taking significant actions to further develop RAILSIM®, what it calls “the rail industry’s leading rail operations analysis and simulation software.” These initiatives are designed “to better meet the needs of rail and transit system clients seeking accurate information for operating and design decision making.”

TÜV Rheinland sets ISO 50001 services

TÜV Rheinland of North America said Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 it is offering ISO 50001 certification service to companies across all industries “seeking to enhance their energy performance, reduce production costs, and improve overall sustainability and competitiveness in the marketplace.”

NJT’s Frank Bookstaver: From steam to state-of-the-art

In his 65-year railroading career, New Jersey Transit’s Frank Bookstaver has seen and worked through more changes in the industry than most railroaders would care to admit—and he’s proud of it. Bookstaver, 85, retired July 6 as NJ Transit’s Assistant Chief Dispatcher at the agency’s ROC (Rail Operations Center). NJT honored him on Wednesday, Aug. 14, with a special ceremony during the agency’s August Board of Directors meeting.

Wi-Tronix sets second annual user conference

Bolingbrook, Ill.-based Wi-Tronix, LLC announced Tuesday, July 30, 2013 its Second Annual User Conference will commence on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Ill.

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