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RailPulse Pivot

ZTR Achieves RailPulse Certification, Strengthening Leadership in Railcar Telematics

September 17, 2024.
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Union Pacific Testing Hybrid Locomotive Built With ZTR

The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union…
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ZTR-GATX Agreement for PIVOT Installation

GATX Selects ZTR’s PIVOT™ Railcar Monitoring Solution

ZTR, a leading rail technology company announced the signing of a strategic agr

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Class1s, Shortline Railroads, OEMs, Contractors & Shippers trust ZTR

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Yearly savings with NEXSYS Locomotive Control System

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Tonnes of CO2 emissions reduced per year with SmartStart*, the industry-leading AESS system

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Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Costs

Fuel consumption is a critical concern in the rail industry, accounting for a substantial portion…
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Supercapacitors

The starting process requires a robust and efficient energy source when powering locomotives.…
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Unlocking the Future of Rail Freight with Advanced Telematics

Union Pacific has joined RailPulse, a coalition of railcar owners committed to accelerating the…