Overview of events and news of the global freight market.
USA: According to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, SEPTA, eight of 18 trolleys, as trams are called locally, are ready for operation. The upgraded trams, named the PCC IIIs, can accommodate 103 passengers, including 40 seated.
USA: The first six Innovia APM 300R train cars with an aluminium body have commenced passenger service in the automated transport system of Denver International Airport, DEN.
The new geopolitical conditions are no longer having a major impact on the industry, as evidenced by the dynamics of changes in revenues and backlogs of orders of the major players in the rolling stock market.
USA: The Israeli company says that in June, the pilot Shunting Yard samples have been installed for the infrastructure maintenance company Loram and an unnamed freight operator.
USA: The weatherproof coating is developed by Advanced Polymer Coatings, a traditional producer of such solutions for various machines in the US market.
USA: The rolling stock manufacturer has signed a contract worth $210 mln with LACMTA for the refurbishment of 74 metro cars.
USA: According to the agreement, RailPulse becomes a reseller partner who is going to supply railcar owners with the IQ Series telematics system.
USA: The Wall Street Journal has a great article on the prospects and limitations of alternative traction for diesel locomotives.
