BNSF
“BNSF operating teams are engaged in generating improved service performance across our network,” the Class I railroad told customers in an Oct. 24 online message. “Car velocity remains consistent with the prior week but is lower than the September average. While terminal dwell is higher than the average from last month, it has not changed significantly from the previous week and remains at record-low levels, with a year-to-date measurement 15% lower through September compared to the same period last year. Our local service compliance measure is trending close to 90%.”
As reported on Oct. 23, Union Pacific (UP) experienced a derailment on their Mojave Subdivision in California, where BNSF operates between Bakersfield and Mojave. “The first main track has been returned to service overnight, while the second main track remains out of service as restoration efforts continue. An estimated time for reopening the second main track has not yet been determined. Customers may experience delays on shipments moving through the affected area until full service is restored and traffic has normalized,” BNSF said.
CPKC
Innovators Solange de Blois, P.Eng; Chathula A.; Gary Andrusiek; and Tom Charlton are the powerhouse team behind CPKC’s Optical AEI, the Class I’s next-generation wayside detector.
According to CPKC, Optical AIE uses cameras and software to automatically read and track every railcar in real time. “Paired with sensors, this system alerts us when this breakthrough technology spots cars with hot bearings and wheels, so our team can make repairs and keep trains moving safely,” the Class I wrote in a LinkedIn post.
“Catch problems early. Inspect trains faster. Increase safety. That’s innovation on track.”
