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New York Air Brake

Winter Weather Warm-Up

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2025 ISSUE: Railroads and suppliers use innovative technologies to counter the effects of sub-zero temperatures.
(David Gubler Photograph, Courtesy of IRJ)

Knorr-Bremse Signaling Deal Completed

Knorr-Bremse acquires North American conventional signaling business from Alstom.

Cold Climate Combat

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2024 ISSUE: Railroads and suppliers work year-round to prepare for winter’s onslaught well before it becomes a problem.

Nexxiot, 3C Telemetry Partner to Enhance Rail Safety, Efficiency

Nexxiot on March 19 announced that it will enable “seamless connectivity” of 3C Telemetry’s advanced sensors to its analytics platform, “offering unprecedented insights into maintenance data patterns.”
OptiFuel Systems' Total-Zero™ RNG-Electric Line Haul Locomotive and RNG-Powered Tender (Photo: Business Wire)

OptiFuel to Begin Testing New Locomotive, Tender Prototypes

OptiFuel Systems (OptiFuel) announced Jan. 11 that it will begin testing a 5600 hp Total-Zero™ Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Line Haul Locomotive and 2500 hp Total-Zero™ Powered Tender with 7,500…
“Our manufacturing operations are North American based, serving the needs of the freight and passenger rail industry,” NYAB President and CEO Ulisses Camilo said. “The new Springfield, Mo., center [for the Snyder Equipment division; pictured] is one more way we continue to address customer demand at the highest level possible today and tomorrow. (NYAB Photograph)

Supply Side: Snyder Equipment, VHB

Snyder Equipment, a division of New York Air Brake (NYAB), celebrates a new manufacturing center in Springfield, Mo. Also, VHB opens a larger office in Newark, N.J.
Every year, BNSF starts working on its winter action plans long before the first freeze. (BNSF Photograph)

Winter Preparedness: Are You Ready?

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2023 ISSUE: Railroads and suppliers share strategies and the latest tech for combatting cold climate challenges.
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Real-Time Tracking: What Are We Waiting For?

“AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification) technology is 40 years old and tells us where our shipment was. What we need is a technology that tells us where our shipment is, and…
New York Air Brake’s DB-60 II™ with Brake Cylinder Maintaining™ (BCM™)

Supply Side: NYAB, RailState

New York Air Brake’s (NYAB) DB-60 II™ with Brake Cylinder Maintaining™ (BCM™) earns “unconditional approval” from the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Also, RailState’s network of sensors now covers all…
Marc Llistosella has been appointed CEO of Knorr-Bremse for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2023. Photo Credit: Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse Appoints New CEO for Three-Year Term

Knorr-Bremse, the parent company of New York Air Brake, has appointed Marc Llistosella as CEO for a period of three years from January 1, 2023.
Red River Valley & Western Jordan Spreader in action near Gwinner, N.Dak. (RRVW photo by David Badgley)

Primed For Impact

RAILWAY AGE AUGUST 2022 ISSUE, ANNUAL REPORT ON WINTER PREPAREDNESS: Railroads are proactive when it comes to countering winter weather effects. They work together and with suppliers to reduce risk…
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New York Air Brake, Nexxiot Partner on Digitalization

As the process of digitalization in North American rail freight gathers pace, we discover how connecting freight railcar air brake data to cloud analytics can change the industry. Here’s an…
Nexxiot and Knorr-Bremse Globehopper LINK (PRNewsfoto/Nexxiot)

Supply Side: Alstom, Nexxiot/Knorr-Bremse

Alstom is among the founding partners of McGill University’s new Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI). Also, Knorr-Bremse is a now customer of and strategic investor in Swiss firm Nexxiot.
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