Cochran Named Stadler US Head of Sales and Business Development
Stadler US on April 22 announced that Lauren Cochran has been named as Head of Sales and Business Development for North America.
C&S/IT
Alstom Sells North American ‘Conventional Signaling’ Business to Knorr-Bremse AG
Alstom, in an effort to reduce its debt load and negative cash flow position, on April 19 formalized a binding agreement with Knorr-Bremse AG, parent company of New York Air Brake (NYAB),
RailPros Opens New Philadelphia Office
Irving, TX-based RailPros announced April 19 that it has opened a new office location in Philadelphia, Pa.
Amtrak Issues RFI for Zero-Emissions Technology
Amtrak announced April 16 that it has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek options that will help transform its rail fleet with zero-emissions technology, “marking progress towards the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.”
NS Deploys Second DTI Portal
Norfolk Southern has deployed its second Digital Train Inspection Portal (DTI) in Jackson, Ga., on its Atlanta South District Subdivision, where approximately 19 trains pass through daily. Each portal features Machine Vision
Rail Vision Seeks to Expand U.S. Market Reach
Ra’anana, Israel-based Rail Vision Ltd. on April 15 announced that, as part of its marketing efforts in the U.S., it has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOD) with an undisclosed leading railway technologies company for the distribution of its MainLine and ShuntingYard products.
Commentary
Improving Safety Through Telematics: Railway Age CEO Perspectives on Safety
Conversion of freight shipments from truck to rail, combined with recent developments in innovation, can benefit more than just shippers’ bottom line—and the broader public wins, too. The industry has done an
Metrolink to Pilot Track Intrusion Detection
Southern California’s Metrolink will use a $1.3 million federal grant for the development and demonstration of a track intrusion detection system that it said not only will improve the safety of its riders and crew, but also directly benefit pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and everyone else who interacts with the regional/ commuter rail system.
‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for May 9
Railway Age’s second-annual Young Professionals conference—the rail industry’s only free event tailored to helping “fast trackers” in the freight, passenger and supply sectors advance their careers—will be held virtually on May 9
‘Influential Industry Leader’ Nominations Due Today, April 10
Railway Age subscribers: Don’t delay! Submit your nominations by April 10 for the fifth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.