Rail carriers are enthusiastically embracing autonomous rail inspection technologies, with the goal of improving safety by having real-time data on track conditions. CSX has prominently conducted this for several years on its I-95 corridor route (former Reading, B&O, Pennsylvania, RF&P, and Atlantic Coast Line trackage) using a waffle-sided boxcar, prominentlyRead More →

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 →