Moving beyond the traditional
Looking to really boost productivity? Wireless is the way to go. Two decades ago my counterpart in the C&S department of a Class I, the Chief Engineer Signals, noted that communications was
Looking to really boost productivity? Wireless is the way to go. Two decades ago my counterpart in the C&S department of a Class I, the Chief Engineer Signals, noted that communications was
Current technology is not only more reliable, it’s highly intelligent. When it comes to grade crossings, protecting people and equipment is the top priority for all railroads. Suppliers are making that job easier by ensuring everything from the bells and lights to the communications mechanisms are all focused toward one goal: safety.
Amid international speculation that its $300 billion high-speed rail program has been seriously damaged by faulty technology and a crash that killed 40 people (pictured), an announcement from Beijing on Thursday claimed the first “international” sale of a high-speed rail signaling system for demonstration purposes.
Amid international speculation that its $300 billion high speed rail program has been seriously damaged by faulty technology and a crash that killed 40 people (pictured), an announcement from Beijing on Thursday claimed the first “international” sale of a high-speed rail signaling system for demonstration purposes.
Canadian Pacific has harnessed the latest train control and planning technologies to drive forward its successful long-train program.
The first half of 2009 was a tough time for Canadian Pacific Railway. In the grip of a sharp global economic downturn, the company saw year-on-year volumes plummet by up to 35%, and the railroad was running at less than 55% of capacity.
The proverbial ounce of prevention is worth more than any cure when it comes to keeping heavy tonnage on track.
Although the Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was written primarily for the Class I’s, many of the short line and regional railroads that touch roughly one out of every five carloads the Class I’s handle will have to deal with this mostly unfunded mandate.
PTC’s cost, technical challenges, and tight time frame are giving the railroads headaches. Suppliers are working feverishly to provide relief.
The Class I’s are, and the technical cooperation, says one key participant, “is truly remarkable.”