WSJ: American Railways Chug Toward Automation
The Wall Street Journal highlights how American freight rail companies are increasingly automating functions — which will help improve network fluidity and customer service — and that current regulations aren’t keeping pace with these technological advancements.
Freight Rail’s Holistic Approach to Safety
Rail investment in four key areas — infrastructure, operations, technology and community preparedness — has dramatically improved safety.
Freight Rail's Private Investments
America’s freight rail industry is one of the most efficient transportation networks in the world, fueled by billions of dollars in annual private investment to maintain and upgrade the nation’s nearly 140,000-mile private rail network.
Railroad 101
New to freight rail? Take a deep dive to see how rail moves the nation, connecting thousands of American communities to the global economy and supporting America’s economic growth and high quality of life.
RailxTech
Today’s trains are powered by 200-ton locomotives equipped with supercomputers capable of processing a billion data points per second. Technology used throughout the 140,000-mile rail network — from smart sensors to big data and drones — help increase safety and efficiency.
Big Data, Machine Learning & Jedi Masters
Technology is opening a new frontier for rail, says Norfolk Southern’s John Scheib. Full-realization of the benefits requires FRA to “reimagine possible” and “unleash a new age of innovation for railroads that will benefit our customers, the public and our national economy.”
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Freight Rail’s Holistic Approach to Safety
Rail investment in four key areas — infrastructure, operations, technology and community preparedness — has dramatically improved safety.
WSJ: American Railways Chug Toward Automation
The Wall Street Journal highlights how American freight rail companies are increasingly automating functions — which will help improve network fluidity and customer service — and that current regulations aren’t keeping pace with these technological advancements.
Freight Rail Automation Policy Initiatives
In a USDOT filing, AAR outlines how automation will improve rail safety if federal policy is equitable. Here’s what you need to know.
Reflections on 20 Years as “The Railroad Guy"
From hearing train whistles every day during his Pennsylvania childhood to 20 years of advancing the industry’s interest in Washington D.C., Ed Hamberger reflects on the changing face of railroads, his most memorable moments and what the future has in store.
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