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Metra begin rollout of train-tracking site
Metra have begun rolling out a website which allows passengers to precisely see where their trains are and when they will reach their stations.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 14-18 November 2022.
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Union Pacific publish second comprehensive Climate Action Plan
Union Pacific have highlighted efforts to address climate change and outlined long-term strategies to reduce GHG emissions in their Climate Action Plan.
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Opportunities for environmental progress for U.S. rail freight
Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), details four areas that the U.S. rail freight industry needs to improve in order to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and lessen their overall environmental impact.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 03-07 October 2022.
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Union Pacific invest in EVs to support its net zero emission goals
As part of Union Pacific’s journey to sustainability, the freight railroad is expanding its fleet of rail yard maintenance and field task electric vehicles.
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Union Pacific sign largest modernisation deal in rail history with Wabtec
Union Pacific have signed a deal worth more than $1 billion with Wabtec for 600 locomotive modernisations featuring a suite of digital solutions and innovations.
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Union Pacific places milestone order for battery-electric locomotives
Union Pacific Railroad's order for 10 FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives marks the largest investment in battery technology by a North American railroad.
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Union Pacific welcomes Schneider as part of its intermodal service offering
Union Pacific Railroad has announced it will be the primary intermodal rail transportation provider in the western U.S. for Schneider, effective January 2023.
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Rahul Jalali appointed Chief Information Officer of Union Pacific
Union Pacific has announced that Rahul Jalali has been appointed as Chief Information Officer, effective from 2 November 2020.
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Union Pacific reports Positive Train Control progress
Union Pacific and freight and passenger railroads will continue working together to safely implement PTC on the remaining 4,000 required route miles.
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Union Pacific is upgrading 10 locomotives to EPA Tier 4 switchers
Union Pacific has worked closely with Progress Rail since 2015 on an updated, emission-reducing Tier 4 switcher design and now it will be used to update the fleet…
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Montana’s rail infrastructure receives $2.1 million investment
As part of Union Pacific’s plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, Montana’s rail tracks will undergo maintenance and upgrading works…
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Union Pacific invests $22.3 million in Idaho’s transportation infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, following investments totalling approximately $34 billion from 2008-2017…
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Oklahoma’s transport infrastructure receives investment of $45 million
Union Pacific builds and maintains track without taxpayer funds, enabling the infrastructure investments to improve state networks, reduce pollution and provide jobs within the area…