Locomotives are technology powerhouses that consume less fuel and emit fewer GHGs than ever before. Railcars are getting major enhancements even though there is little outward change in their appearance. Higher horsepower more fuel-efficient locomotives are being equipped with positive traction systems to improve productivity and reduce fuel costs. Ultra high-frequency radio communications and fibre optic transmission relay data from engine cabs to control centres in both video and voice modes.
There is growing interest to develop a document that positions the freight and passenger rail industry 20 years into the future. The project is entitled Rail 2030. The intent of this initiative is to investigate possible future scenario frameworks and develop recommendations, in partnership with government and other stakeholders, on issues common to all, which will benefit the Canadian economy... MORE >
