11 November 2020

[111120.EN.BIZ] Five Firms Join To Make Rail Plus Platform To Transform Safety

 

US RAILWAYS Norfolk Southern, GATX Corporation, Genesee & Wyoming, TrinityRail, and Watco say their Rail Pulse will transform rail shipping, reports Washington DC's Transportation Today.

Rail Pulse, they say would facilitate and accelerate the adoption of GPS and other telematics technology across the North American railcar fleet - noting the companies are seeking to accelerate the adoption of telematics to meet safety and rail industry competitiveness goals.

The companies will join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in making investments related to the platform. Pennsylvania helped lead the successful Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant application resulting in Federal Railroad Administration funding.

"Rail Pulse is another example of how the freight rail industry is using advanced technology to enhance safety and service to shippers," said Jennie Granger, PennDOT deputy secretary for Multimodal Transportation.

The platform's initial phases would incorporate hand brake and impact data - providing safety Information for the railways, car owners, and shippers. Onboard bearing temperature and wheel impact detection sensors are also envisioned as the technology evolves.

Source : HKSG / Photo : Railway Age.

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