USA: Amtrak is using Ensco’s web-based TrackIT Track Chart Management System to host its track maps, which can be produced in PDF or paper format.
TrackIT allows easy updating from Amtrak’s asset database, and automated inspection data can be shown alongside the charts.
‘On-line access to current infrastructure and inspection records is definitely the direction the industry is going’, said Boris Nejikovsky, Vice-President of Ensco’s Applied Technology & Engineering Division.
INDUSTRY: Alstom’s proposed acquisition of Bombardier Transportation was approved by the European Commission on July 31, subject to full compliance with a number of commitments offered by Alstom. ‘Thanks to the comprehensive remedies offered to solve the competition concerns in the areas of very high speed, ...
SANDER: Unipart Rail has been appointed exclusive worldwide distributor of AB Hoses Fittings Ltd’s Advanced Automatic Sander, a variable-rate sanding system which won the Technical Innovation Excellence category at Railway Gazette Group’s 21st Rail Business Awards. AAS meets the recommendations of RSSB’s T1107 research ...
Luxembourg-based Beacon Rail Leasing has rebranded as Beacon , adopting a new brand identity developed with UK design and marketing agency Fellowship. The Issarts Capital business controlled by Wabtec board director Erwan Faiveley announced on July 29 its intention to sell ...
USA: American Railcar Industries has been renamed American Industrial Transport, as part of its strategy of focusing on leasing and repair activities following the sale of its wagon and components manufacturing business to The Greenbrier Companies last year. It will also been known by its wagon ...
SPAIN: National train operator RENFE and Barcelona urban transport undertaking TMB have signed an agreement to co-operate to provide consultancy and management services worldwide. This would include feasibility study, design and evaluation, staff training and operating services. The companies said they each have considerable international experience. ...
