Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 6/7/2022 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad today announced it has joined the RailPulse coalition to support its effort to develop, broaden and accelerate the use of GPS and other telematics technologies in North America’s freight-rail industry.UP is RailPulse’s seventh member. The other six are GATX Corp., Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Norfolk Southern Railway, TrinityRail, Watco and The Greenbrier Cos.RailPulse was formed in 2020 as a coalition of rail-car owners working together to support the development and use of GPS and other telematics technologies. The goal is to provide real-time information and sustained visibility of a rail car’s status, location and condition to shippers, rail-car owners and railroads."The use of technology to increase shipment visibility is critical for ensuring we meet the needs and expectations of our customers who rely upon us for safe and reliable service," said Kenny Rocker, UP's executive vice president of marketing and sales, in a press release.
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Rail News Home Canadian National Railway - CN 6/6/2022 Rail News: Canadian National Railway - CN
After a phased rollout, a total of 37 desks in CN's control center will be utilizing the precision dispatch software. Photo – Wabtec Corp.
After a phased rollout, a total of 37 desks in CN's control center will be utilizing the precision dispatch software. Photo – Wabtec Corp.
Wabtec Corp. today launched its new precision dispatch system with an order from CN.
The precision dispatch deal marks a major step toward network automation for CN and the entire rail industry, Wabtec officials said in a press release.