October 10, 2016 | Amtrak, Headlines, Technology
(Source: The Hill, October 7, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak has made substantial progress in equipping an automated braking system along its routes, but the company still has not adequately budgeted for the potentially life-saving technology, according to the...
October 6, 2016 | Headlines, Technology
(Source: Associated Press, October 5, 2016) ST. CLOUD, Minn. — New safety technology that may have prevented last week’s deadly train crash in New Jersey is being implemented along some rail lines in Minnesota and elsewhere. Full story: Minneapolis Star...
October 6, 2016 | Headlines, Technology
(Source: ABC News, October 5, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — A deadly rail crash that left one person dead and more than 100 injured in New Jersey last week has led to questions over whether more could have been done to stop such accidents and put a new spotlight on the...
October 5, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Source: Television station WJAR, October 4, 2016) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants to improve railroad safety, which includes Amtrak routes and the MBTA commuter railroad. Full story and video: www.turnto10.com
October 4, 2016 | Headlines, Technology
(Source: Railway-Technology, October 4, 2016) LONDON — As digital technology has permeated our daily lives, its boundless potential is already leaving its mark on the world’s workforce, not least in the transport sector. Full story:...
October 3, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Source: Television station WBAL, September 30, 2016) BALTIMORE — Installing Positive Train Control technology on Maryland’s MARC system is hitting a snag. Although state money is in place, not everyone is on board with the time table. Full story and video:...
September 30, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Source: www.nj.com, September 29, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — The fatal accident involving an NJ Transit train at Hoboken on Thursday brought new attention to the lack of an automated speed control system on the tracks. Federal investigators are looking at the lack of...
September 30, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Source: Reuters, September 30, 2016) NEW YORK — A deadly commuter train crash in Hoboken station in New Jersey renews focus on a mandatory anti-collision system that has been plagued with lengthy, contentious delays. Officials said train operator New Jersey Transit...
September 22, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Source: The Journal News, September 21, 2016) NEW YORK — Metro-North will meet the 2018 deadline for federally mandated anti-collision and anti-derailment technology, officials said Wednesday night at a meeting with Connecticut commuters. Full story:...
September 21, 2016 | Headlines, Technology
(Source: www.rt.com, September 21, 2016) BERLIN — The first CO2-emission-free train powered by hydrogen, dubbed ‘hydrail,’ has been unveiled at the Berlin InnoTrans trade show and is due to start operating next year. The ‘Coradia iLint’ train developed by French...
