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Small-Road Briefs: Universal Logistics Holdings, G&W, LongWater Partners, Watco

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., acquires rail terminal operator Parsec, LLC, Parsec Intermodal of Canada ULC, OB Leasing, LLC (Parsec). Also, Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) adds Mobile, Ala., railcar repair shop…
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UP: Putting Biofuels to the Test

From coal to diesel to green?

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.

Real-Time Resources

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2024 ISSUE: BNSF brings remote locomotive health monitoring to new levels. BNSF’s approximately 7,500 locomotives comprise the North American rail industry’s largest fleet. The average age of…
“In 2023, we continued to hone our focus on adopting innovative alternative fuels for decarbonization, including testing biofuels in locomotives and advancing use of hydrogen-powered locomotives [pictured],” CSX reported in its new 90-page ESG report. (Screen grab from CSX video)

Class I Briefs: CSX, BNSF

CSX releases a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting its advancements in 2023 with special reports and videos, including the launch of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered locomotive. Also,…
Wabtec will supply a fleet of Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to the SimFer joint venture for the Simandou high-grade iron ore project in Guinea. Pictured: A model of the unit, courtesy of Wabtec.

Wabtec Lands $277MM Order for Guinea Iron-Ore Project

Wabtec Corporation on July 30 reported receiving a $277 million order for Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives from SimFer, a joint venture among the government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio…
Wabtec's new Gooty Maintenance Shed in Andhra Pradesh, India is said to expand its locomotive service capabilities in the southern part of the country and to mark a new service model in India by leveraging existing Indian Railways infrastructure and staff. (Screenshot of Wabtec Video)

Wabtec Expands Locomotive Operations in India

Wabtec Corporation and Indian Railways on July 25 celebrated the launch of locomotive service operations at the Gooty Maintenance Shed in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh. The shed complements the manufacturer’s…

Wabtec’s Santana: Another ‘Strong’ Quarter, Evidenced by ‘Robust’ Sales and EPS Growth

“The Wabtec team delivered another strong quarter, evidenced by robust sales and earnings per share growth,” President and CEO Rafael Santana said in a July 24 earnings announcement. Sales were…

UP, ZTR Partner on Hybrid-Electric Locomotives (UPDATED, 6/27)

The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific (UP) and its partner ZTR, a locomotive control systems supplier, are currently being tested at a…
According to Rail Vision, its Shunting Yard System “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [656 feet]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)

Supply Side: Rail Vision/Loram; Wabtec; Eco-Energy/Commtrex

Track maintenance equipment and services provider Loram takes delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation achieves ISO 27001 certification; and Eco-Energy, LLC…
According to Rail Vision, its ShuntingYard system “automatically detects and classifies objects within a range of 200 meters [218 yards]—in any weather or light conditions.” (Image Courtesy of Rail Vision)

Supply Side: RailVision, Wabtec

A U.S. Class I railroad has taken delivery of Rail Vision Ltd.’s monitoring and obstacle detection system for yards. Also, Wabtec Corporation’s Green Friction braking system will be deployed on…
“Wabtec has a proven history of providing integrated services designed to maximize reliability and availability of customers' locomotives at optimal operating costs,” said Danilo Miyasato, President and Regional Leader of Wabtec in Latin America, during the announcement of its 10-year master service agreement for Vale's Evolution Series locomotive fleet at Estrada de Ferro Carajás (EFC) railway in Brazil. “This contract reinforces our long-standing working relationship with Vale to drive sustainable and efficient growth of EFC's railway operations.” (Wabtec Photograph)

Wabtec Lands Another Vale Contract (UPDATED 6/10)

Global mining company Vale has signed a 10-year master service agreement valued at approximately $340 million (R$1.8 billion) with Wabtec Corporation “to increase the efficiency and operations” of the Evolution Series…

VISIBILITY

RAILWAY AGE JUNE 2024 ISSUE: If you’re in the industry long enough, chances are that eventually you’ll come across a story about a wayward railcar—not necessarily an anecdote about a…

Wabtec Inaugurates New Manufacturing Campus in India

Wabtec Corporation (Wabtec) on May 20 inaugurated its new manufacturing campus in Rohtak, India, an investment of $18 million (Rs. 150 crore).
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Wabtec Achieves Cybersecurity Certification

Wabtec Corporation (Wabtec) on May 6 announced that it has achieved the IEC 62443-4-1 certification, “a benchmark for cybersecurity development lifecycle processes used on industrial automation and control systems (IACS)…
Ed Boyle, Vice President Engineering, Norfolk Southern (NS Photograph)

Forward Focus

2024 READERS' MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS, RAILWAY AGE MAY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age’s 2024 subscriber-selected honorees all embody an entrepreneurial spirit anchored in a commitment to service, safety and sustainability.
(Carolina Worrell)

Wabtec: ‘Strong’ Start to 2024 ‘Continues Momentum’ From 2023 (UPDATED, 4/25)

“The Wabtec team delivered a strong start to 2024, continuing the momentum experienced in 2023. This was evidenced by higher sales, margin expansion, and increased earnings in the quarter,” President…
(Photo Collage Courtesy of Wabtec)
Commentary

Female Engineers on a Mission

Engineering is a profession that has traditionally been male dominated. In fact, men outnumber women in the global engineering workforce 86.3% to 13.7% (Source: Fictiv). But for innovation to thrive,…

Engines of Change

RAILWAY AGE, MARCH 2024 ISSUE: The locomotive market is in a state of flux with numerous options in multiple stages of design and test. Apologies for the all-too-obvious wordplays, but…

People News: SEPTA, Wabtec

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) appoints Elisa Cunningham as Chief Technology Officer. Also, Wabtec Corporation elevates Kyra Yates to Vice President of Investor Relations.
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