On Tuesday, April 28th, the Federal Railroad Administration hosted the annual Rail Tech Summit at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC. All Things Trains had a chance to visit, seeing exhibits that discussed autonomous rail and AI-enhanced railcar inspection technologies, among other devices and strategies being showcased.Read More →
Damage from an Acela II pantograph is at the center of a new dispute between Amtrak and Metro-North. Amtrak claims that Metro-North is not allowing test runs that Amtrak needs for safety and certification purposes in the aftermath of an Acela II pantograph damaging a portion of the commuter carrier’sRead More →
Trains Magazine is reporting that Amtrak continues to have recurring equipment problems that produce train delays and cancellations. Their piece, linked below, provides a snapshot of what these problems look like and the impact on passengers. Link: Locomotive, equipment failures still plague Amtrak routes: Analysis – Trains For more onRead More →
