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A deep dive into the technology that UP and other Class 1 railroads are using to implement PTC.

Positive Train Control: Complex Technology Framework Explained It's only fitting that as the 150th anniversary of the driving of the golden spike approaches – a monumental effort that joined a nation – that American railroads are implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), a technology framework that brings the rail industry into a new era.

Rail Insider-Why rail traffic volumes have been so weak — analysis by Tony Hatch. Information For Rail Career Professionals From Progressive Railroading Magazine article about: rail traffic volumes, Tony Hatch. From the editors of Progressive Railroading Magazine

CSX on Twitter “There are many things that you can ignore. Safety is not one of them! Remove your earbuds and make sure you’re paying attention when crossing railroad tracks. Texting, music and other related distractions can prevent you from hearing an approaching train. https://t.co/cgNqH65vB1”

Another new technology being adopted by the railroad industry to improve safety and optimize operations.

Rail Insider-Railroads explore blockchain's potential. Information For Rail Career Professionals From Progressive Railroading Magazine article about: blockchain, Blockchain in Transport Alliance, BiTA, technology update, Class Is, BNSF, CN, CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern Railway, Union Pacific Railroad, OmniTRAX Inc., Wabtec, Christine McDaniel, George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, Hubert Gassner, Jennifer Scho...

"Freight rail safety is strong, and getting stronger. Railroad investment to modernize and improve America’s freight rail network has significantly contributed to freight rail’s strong safety record. In fact, there is a direct correlation between the increase in rail network investments and enhanced safety performance."

Rolling Asset Health - Railway Age Railway Age, June 2019 Issue, Combining Big Data Analytics With Remote Monitoring: Advancing safe and efficient rail operations continues to be a primary focus of North American freight railroad operations. What is particularly exciting right now is that the data available to railroads, both in its....

Tony Hatch's unique insight in earnings reports always make a good read!

Rail Insider-UP and KCS: A tale of two PSR interpretations — analysis by Tony Hatch. Information For Rail Career Professionals From Progressive Railroading Magazine article about: PSR, Union Pacific, KCS, Kansas City Southern, Tony Hatch, precision scheduled railroading. From the editors of Progressive Railroading Magazine