Parallel Systems begins testing autonomous cars on G&W short line

June 6, 2025 | Headlines, Short Line, Technology

(Source: Trains.com, June 5, 2025)

Parallel Systems and Genesee & Wyoming short line Heart of Georgia Railroad this week began the first phase of testing of Parallel’s autonomous, battery-electric flat car.

Full story: Trains.com

Parallel Systems begins testing autonomous cars on G&W short line

BLET NEWS

Surface Transportation Reauthorization and BLET priorities

NBC spotlights BLET cross border fight and following a BLET investigative trip to Eagle Pass and El Paso, the union reaches out to the White House

Texas: Two BLET-backed bills reach governor’s desk

Canada: Arbitrator in TCRC, CPKC contract dispute awards 3% raises

BLET’s Caltrain members ratify new contract with TASI

DAILY HEADLINES

June 2025 RRB Q&A: Unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad employees

CPKC system cutover triggers service woes in some former KCS locations

Smuggling arrest raises questions about Mexican crews moving trains into Texas

Parallel Systems begins testing autonomous cars on G&W short line

Heartland Flyer service in jeopardy after Texas fails to provide funding