Amtrak is preparing to revamp its network of passenger trains in order to boost ridership, The Wall Street Journal reported.Mimicking its popular Northeast Corridor route elsewhere in the country could increase the number of passengers by millions.Changing up its service would impact its storied long-distance routes. Stan Honda | AFP | Getty Images An Amtrak…
Posts published in February 2019
Rail News Home Mechanical 2/20/2019 Rail News: Mechanical WMATA proposes new rail-car repair facility in Maryland The red lines on this map show the proposed project site, which totals 37 acres. Photo – Source: WMATA The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is considering the construction of a Metrorail heavy repair and overhaul facility in…
Rail News Home Mechanical 2/20/2019 Rail News: Mechanical Rail supplier news from Progress Rail, Jacobs, Chicago Freight Car, Siemens, RGCX, Keolis and ABB (Feb. 20) Keolis Downer opened a light-rail system in Newcastle ahead of schedule. Photo – Keolis Caterpillar Inc. has named Billy Ainsworth group president of the energy and transportation segment. He most…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/19/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA report: All railroads met statutory PTC requirements by 2018's end A graphic touts BNSF’s accomplishments with PTC implementation through 2018. Photo – Source: BNSF Railway Co. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) late last week released a status update regarding railroads'…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/19/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Sound Transit seeks public input on two proposed light-rail extensions Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are seeking public comments on route and station alternatives for the planned West Seattle and Ballard Link light-rail extensions. The feedback will help…
IBASE launches railway computer 17 Feb 2019 COMPUTER: Industrial embedded computer manufacturer IBASE Technology has released the MPT-3000RP fanless embedded PC developed for railway applications. This EN50155-TX-certified and IP67-rated unit offers water and shock resistance for outdoor applications and meets Intelligent Internet of Vehicle requirements. The MPT-3000RP is powered by an Intel Atom E3845 processor…
Fire-resistant ethernet cables launched 16 Feb 2019 CABLES: Nexans has launched its Flamex Ethernet FR range of fire-resistant communication cables, which are designed to maintain their integrity during a fire so that train crew can continue using key communication and control systems. When exposed to fire, the cable insulation, transforms from a flexible plastic covering…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 2/15/2019 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation NTSB recommends new safety measures following tank car chlorine incident The incident occurred when 178,000 pounds of liquefied compressed chlorine was released over two-and-a-half hours after a DOT-105 tank car sustained a 42-inch crack in its tank shell. Photo – NTSB…
Phase change material cooled container developed 12 Feb 2019 CONTAINER: The University of Birmingham and CRRC Shijiazhuang have developed a container that uses phase change material in place of traditional refrigeration technology. The material changes between liquid and solid depending on the temperature, with the phase change absorbing or releasing energy to maintain the interior…
Rail News Home Mechanical 2/15/2019 Rail News: Mechanical Rail supplier news from Wilson & Co., Alstom, Kelso, Midland and Redwood Logistics (Feb. 15) Engineering and architecture firm Wilson & Co. Inc. has promoted Andrew Leifheit to senior vice president and leader of the rail services division; and Scott Waterman, Steve Salazar and Dave Olson to…