(Adds details on union workforce, competition) Oct 23 (Reuters) - Railroad operator Union Pacific Corp said on Tuesday it would cut 475 jobs in the fourth quarter and signaled more workforce reductions to come as it seeks to boost profitability by the end of 2020. Union Pacific, which connects 23 states in the western two-thirds…
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Composite train seat support saves weight 23 Oct 2018 COMPOSITE: Composites Evolution, Bercella and Element Materials Technology have completed the development and testing of a composite wall-mounted cantilever support for train seats. Using wall rather than floor-mounted supports improves access for cleaning and luggage storage, while the lightweight composite structure reduces traction energy needs and…
COTS technology cuts level crossing control system cost 22 Oct 2018 GREECE: Aktor has used commercial-off-the-shelf controllers from HIMA to automate the operation of level crossings on the mixed traffic Athens – Piraeus route . The control system provides comprehensive information on the status of the barriers using Aktor’s Artemmis monitoring system. Data from the…
Bonomi launches updated Omnia cantilever design 19 Oct 2018 The Omnia self-supported cantilever was shown at InnoTrans 2018. ITALY: Electrification specialist Gruppo Bonomi has updated its Omnia cantilever design with what it terms a ‘self-supporting’ variant suited to use in tunnels and other restricted access sites. The Omnia range of overhead line structures has been…
(Adds CEO comments on political climate) Oct 19 (Reuters - Railroad operator Kansas City Southern on Friday reported a 34 percent jump in quarterly profit even though network congestion hurt operations in Mexico, where the company has extensive services. Shares jumped 3.6 percent to $106.41 in early trading after Chief Executive Patrick Ottensmeyer said anxiety…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 10/18/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA's Batory meets with PTC system suppliers Batory met with the suppliers to better understand the critical supply chain and supply industry's capacity to support the installation and testing requirements. Photo – FRA Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory yesterday completed a…
Bluetooth beacon competition to enhance stations 18 Oct 2018 Paris St-Lazare is likely to be one of more than 300 French stations to be equipped with Bluetooth beacons for geolocation services. FRANCE: SNCF’s stations business Gares & Connexions has launched an innovation competition branded Open Beacon aimed at enhancing the accessibility of and service offering…
CNBC's Jim Cramer ranks the most investable stocks in the industrial space, which includes railroad operators, manufacturers and aerospace plays. Among the "Mad Money" host's favorites are Union Pacific, Boeing and Textron. show chapters Cramer flags 5 industrial stocks he likes right now, including Union Pacific and Boeing 10 Hours Ago | 11:36 Disclosure: Cramer's…
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 10/17/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Schumer wants railroads to notify locals when transporting hazmat The senator called on the railroads to expand their notification system to include more examples of "incredibly dangerous materials." Photo – Schumer's office U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) this week called on…
Aerospace innovation for rolling stock electrical systems 17 Oct 2018 FRANCE: Alstom, IGE+XAO and Safran have agreed to establish a centre of excellence for onboard electrical systems in Toulouse. Located at aerospace equipment manufacturer Safran Electrical & Power’s site, the facility will be able to accommodate up to 100 engineers. IGE+XAO is providing design, simulation…