Rail

Union Pacific Testing Hybrid Locomotive Built With ZTR

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UP-ZTR-Hybrid Loco
The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad and its partner ZTR, a leading rail technology company, will undergo extensive testing next month in a Union Pacific facility and rail yard.

Locomotive Starting Assist Technologies: Building Efficient Railways

A crucial aspect of their operational efficiency lies in the reliability of their engine starts. Owing to the complexity of this process, particularly under adverse weather conditions or battery stress, Starting Assist Technologies have emerged as lifesavers. This article presents an in-depth exploration of various Locomotive Starting Assist Technologies