Lilee Systems and Alstom Tuesday jointly announced the launch of what they called a "new, first-of-its-kind suite of interoperable Positive Train Control (PTC) products for rail lines."
The two companies said they have developed an Interoperable Train Control (ITC) solution that...
Norfolk Southern has appointed Tom W. Schnautz assistant vice president research and advanced technology. Schnautz has assumed some of the responsibilities of Gerhard Thelen, including Positive Train Control (PTC) and research.
Thelen retired March 31 as vice president operations planning and...
Southern California's North County Transit District, which oversees operations of Coaster regional rail service serving San Diego County, says it has begun installing Positive Train Control on right-of-way in and around Carlsbad and Del Mar, Calif.
Work will expand to include "remaining...
The Federal Railroad Administration safety reports for 2012 are now complete, and the Association of American Railroads said Monday they show it was the safest year in the industry's recorded history.
Railroads are safer today than ever before," said AAR President...
From intermodal infrastructure to doublestack clearances to new locomotives, CSX continues to invest.
“It starts with the customer.” That’s Core Value No. 1 at CSX, and the capital expenditure plan for 2013 is built precisely to support still...
From intermodal infrastructure to doublestack clearances to new locomotives, CSX continues to invest.
“It starts with the customer.” That’s Core Value No. 1 at CSX, and the capital expenditure plan for 2013 is built precisely to support still...
Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Szabo addressed the Railway Age/Parsons Transportation Group International Conference on Communications-Based Train Control on Feb. 5. He spoke about rail's growing role in moving people and freight, as well as Positive Train Control's role in improved...
Norfolk Southern Monday disclosed its intent to invest $2 billion in 2013 for capital improvements. The largest portion of that amount, $831 million, will be for rail right-of-way upgrades, the company said.
Equipment spending will include $420 million, covering: acquistion of new...
One clause in a single sentence in President Obama's second inaugural speech has potential for meaningful consequences: "Together, we determined that a modern economy requires railroads and highways to speed travel and commerce."
The word "together" is crucial, signaling the president's...
Citing cost concerns, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has deferred any installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) on Boston's Green Line light rail transit operation, saying lower-cost alternatives are available.
MBTA also says the Green Line's safety record is a...
