A new freight rail line is the first to run through Mexico, the U.S ...
Apr 15, 2023 · Two big freight railroads have merged to create a line that links the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The idea is that seamless service will make shipping goods across the continent cheaper, safer and...
Article: Introducing a New Era of Rail in America - Amtrak Media
May 25, 2023 · These new trains are made in America by Alstom and will further solidify the NEC as a high-speed rail corridor, achieving speeds up to 160 mph. With nearly 25% more seats than existing Acela trains, each new train will enhance comfort, technology, innovation and safety on our most sustainable fleet to date.
Introducing Amtrak Airo, a Modern Passenger Experience
These new trains will provide improved passengers amenities, including modern comfortable seating, spacious restrooms and a contemporary food service experience, among other improvements to better serve all Amtrak customers.
Hauling freight trains with electric locomotives is now starting to ...
May 5, 2022 · Canada's railway giants, CN and CP, are testing battery and hydrogen locomotives in a move toward electric, zero-emissions freight rail. At least one smaller railway, Southern Railway of B.C.,...
Full steam ahead for electric freight trains - Canary Media
Nov 3, 2023 · Full steam ahead for electric freight trains Wabtec Corp. unveiled the world’s first battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive this week in Pennsylvania. Freight rail is only just catching up on electrified transportation.
New Acela Fleet | Amtrak
Amtrak is contracting with Alstom to produce 28 next-generation high-speed trains that will replace the current fleet of Amtrak's premium Acela service. Building on Amtrak’s expertise as the only high-speed rail operator in the U.S. and Alstom’s record of delivering world class, proven, high speed trainsets — Amtrak and Alstom have ...
The future is now: Applying advanced technologies to freight rail ...
Mar 31, 2022 · Explorations into deploying locomotives powered by batteries or hydrogen, as well as initiatives aimed at data sharing and improving network flows and supply chain visibility through improved data analysis, are just some of the actions currently underway by …
Union Pacific orders ten Wabtec FLXDrive battery-electric …
Jan 28, 2022 · According to the press release, the ten FLXdrives will enable Union Pacific to eliminate 4,000 tons of carbon from its rail yards each year, which is equivalent to removing 800 cars from the...
Freight Rail Overview | FRA - Federal Railroad Administration
Jun 20, 2024 · Freight railroads in the United States are poised to meet increased freight demands by offering innovative transportation solutions, such as intermodal transportation with double-stacked containers on railcars.
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