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CP’s Hydrogen Locomotive Powers Up - Railway Age
WEBJan 25, 2022 · Canadian Pacific (CP) on Jan. 24 shared via Twitter a video of its fully painted hydrogen fuel cell-powered linehaul freight locomotive (H20EL), which the railroad said has run under its own power.
Class I Briefs: NS, BNSF - Railway Age
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Class I Briefs: NS, BNSF. Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor. NS earlier this month hosted a RailCAST meeting that brought together a range of stakeholders, including representatives from U.S. and Canadian Class I railroads and federal regulatory agencies, as well as labor leaders. (Photograph Courtesy of NS)
A Comprehensive History of Amtrak That Narrowly Misses Its Mark
WEBNov 24, 2021 · A Comprehensive History of Amtrak That Narrowly Misses Its Mark. Written by David Peter Alan, Contributing Editor. BOOK REVIEW: Amtrak, America’s Railroad – Transportation’s Orphan and its Struggle for Survival. By Geoffrey Doughty, Jeffrey Darbee, and Eugene Harmon. Indiana University Press, 2021.
Rethinking grade crossing warning devices - Railway Age
WEBJul 9, 2019 · Rethinking grade crossing warning devices. Written by Alan Brody. Four years ago, I lost my wife at a railroad crossing in the New York City suburbs. This catastrophe led to the loss of five other lives, and caused millions in damage. Needless to say, I had a lot of reasons to take a long, hard look at the railroad signage surrounding this ...
CSX: From first to worst - Railway Age
WEBFeb 15, 2018 · CSX: From first to worst. Written by John Previsich. Those who have spent many years in the rail industry know that rail workers are among the most loyal of employees, spending entire careers on the railroad and often following a parent into railroading. This loyalty is expressed in a myriad of …
2021 OUTLOOK: The Second Great Railroad Revolution?
WEBDec 4, 2020 · 2021 OUTLOOK: The Second Great Railroad Revolution? RAILWAY AGE, DECEMBER 2020 ISSUE COVER STORY: As one of the most difficult years in world history draws to a conclusion that at times felt like it would never come, the North American railway industry—battered and bruised but refusing to go down—looks to a new year with cautious optimism ...
WOMEN IN RAIL 2022 - Railway Age
WEBNov 16, 2022 · RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE: Railway Age’s Women in Rail awards program celebrates strong women who excel at leadership, serving the community and contributing to the industry—above and beyond their day-to-day job responsibilities.
MSU Research Leads to North America’s First Commercial …
WEBDec 11, 2019 · MSU Research Leads to North America’s First Commercial Hydrogen-Powered Train. Written by Andrew Corselli. Research from Michigan State University’s Center for Railway Research and Education (CRRE) contributed to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) decision to order the first commercial hydrogen-powered train for ...
2023 Women in Rail: Innovating, Inspiring - Railway Age
WEBNov 10, 2023 · RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Since 2017, Railway Age has celebrated women leaders who break down barriers and create opportunities for the next generation. This year, 23 honorees and five honorable mentions were selected from more than 100 Women in Rail awards candidates by judges Barbara Wilson and KellyAnne Gallagher, with input from the Railway Age staff. These visionaries from all ...