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RSI (@railway_supply) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you to Alstom, Amsted Rail, Progress Rail, RailPulse, TrinityRail, and Wabtec Corporation for joining RSI on Capitol Hill yesterday to showcase innovative technologies being developed to make rail travel safer, greener, and more efficient. #InnovationInRail #RailInnovation

Thank you to Alstom, Amsted Rail, Progress Rail, RailPulse, TrinityRail, and Wabtec Corporation for joining RSI on Capitol Hill yesterday to showcase innovative technologies being developed to make rail travel safer, greener, and more efficient.

#InnovationInRail #RailInnovation
BNSF Railway (@bnsfrailway) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today in Rail Innovation Week, we’re spotlighting our sustainable practices here at BNSF. Since 2022, we have been testing a new mixture of fuel called B20/R80. This new fuel is a mixture of 20% biodiesel and 80% renewable diesel. We hope to increase the amount of biodiesel and

Today in Rail Innovation Week, we’re spotlighting our sustainable practices here at BNSF. 

Since 2022, we have been testing a new mixture of fuel called B20/R80. This new fuel is a mixture of 20% biodiesel and 80% renewable diesel. We hope to increase the amount of biodiesel and
Norfolk Southern (@nscorp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Smarter tracks. Safer trains. More reliable service. At NS, we’re combining tech and teamwork to build a safer, more efficient railroad—starting from the ground up. Our Automated Track Geometry Measurement Systems (ATGMS) use lasers and sensors mounted beneath locomotives to

Smarter tracks. Safer trains. More reliable service.

At NS, we’re combining tech and teamwork to build a safer, more efficient railroad—starting from the ground up.

Our Automated Track Geometry Measurement Systems (ATGMS) use lasers and sensors mounted beneath locomotives to
CPKC (@cpkcrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During #RailInnovation Week, learn more about our groundbreaking hydrogen locomotive program. Currently operating two switcher locomotives and two refuelling stations, we’re advancing the program by testing two new line-haul hydrogen locomotives on our network. With hydrogen

Union Pacific (@unionpacific) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At Union Pacific, #RailInnovation is underway – we’re on track to complete a cutting-edge hybrid-battery electric locomotive pilot. The first of its kind within North America’s freight rail industry, our prototype has the capacity to run on both diesel and batteries.

Greenbrier Companies (@gbrxcompanies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Transporting oversized loads by rail is complex. That’s why GBX created the Tilt Flatcar™—tested with AAR & railroads, featuring a unique tilt mechanism and durable screw jack that skips hydraulic issues. Its tent-like design offers strong and efficient support. #RailInnovation

Norfolk Southern (@nscorp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want more visibility into your shipments? That’s where #RailPulse comes in! RailPulse uses GPS and onboard sensors to track the location, condition, and mechanical health of railcars—helping our shippers move smarter and respond faster. As a founding RailPulse partner, NS is

Want more visibility into your shipments? That’s where #RailPulse comes in!
 
RailPulse uses GPS and onboard sensors to track the location, condition, and mechanical health of railcars—helping our shippers move smarter and respond faster.
 
As a founding RailPulse partner, NS is
AAR (@aar_freightrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was an honor to join Secretary Sean Duffy and our partners at U.S. Department of Transportation as the Department kicked off its surface transportation reauthorization efforts. Freight railroads are proud to power the economy through private investment, innovation, and sustainability—and we’re excited to help

AAR (@aar_freightrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In AAR’s #RailInnovation Week wrap-up, President & CEO Ian Jefferies calls for smart policies to match real tech progress across freight rail. Learn More: aar.org/freight-rail-i…

Union Pacific (@unionpacific) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every day, we rise to the challenge of operating North America’s largest railroad. Our strategy of Safety, Service and Operational Excellence is driven by the dedication of our team, backed by cutting-edge technology powering #RailInnovation across our 23-state network.

CPKC (@cpkcrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How does our team work to keep 20,000 miles of railway safe? With 300,000 miles of data. Our TEC92 Track Evaluation Train and six autonomous laser-equipped boxcars scan the track in real time – catching issues early and enhancing rail safety. #AlwaysInnovating #RailInnovation

CSX (@csx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The CSX InnovationX program harnesses employee creativity to drive #safety, #efficiency, and process improvements. CSX AVP of Innovation Bill Jacobs shares how our #ONECSX team is using technology to transform our company & the #rail industry. #RailInnovationWeek

AAR (@aar_freightrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Organized crime is escalating targeted attacks on our supply chain—from storefronts to rail yards. Major U.S. railroads saw a 40% spike in cargo theft last year alone. Chuck Grassley & Dave Joyce's bipartisan CORCA bill is a critical step toward a coordinated federal

AAR (@aar_freightrail) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Freight rail employees are among the highest-paid workers in the country—earning 40% more than the private sector average. But it’s not just about pay. Rail careers offer long-term stability, hands-on training, and upward mobility across fields like engineering, IT, and