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March 21, 2024 | Technology

MxV Rail completes new test loop at Pueblo

The new 4.5km loop will support the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing.

August 29, 2023 | Technology

Moving from static to dynamic loading standards raises enforcement issues

Freight operators are starting to implement dynamic loading standards to avoid wagons having a disproportionate impact on track maintenance requirements. But some are finding it difficult to enforce these limits, as David Burroughs explains.

July 15, 2022 | North America

New name, same focus

MxV Rail, formerly known as TTCI, will launch a new railway research facility in Pueblo, Colorado, this autumn. President and CEO, Kari Gonzales, outlines the group’s strategy and ambitions to Kevin Smith.

July 13, 2022 | North America

Ensco embarks on new era at TTC

Ensco will officially begin its contract to operate and maintain the Transportation Technology Center in Colorado on October 1. The company’s new president, Jeff Stevens, outlines the company’s plans for the facility, including for its expanded remit, to Kevin Smith.

March 15, 2022 | Freight

AAR relaunches TTCI as MxV Rail at Pueblo event

TTCI will now be known as MxV Rail following a decision by its owner the Association of American Railroads (ARR) to rebrand.

March 15, 2022 | Freight

North American supply chain feels the affects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exposes the risks to the supply of a critical component in all rail vehicles: wheels.

February 25, 2022 | North America

TTC management to transition to Ensco from April 1

TTCI rejects offer from Ensco to keep Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) programme at TTC facility.

August 18, 2021 | Financial

Class 1 railways respond to STB over intermodal concerns

Increased demand as global economic recovery a factor in American intermodal congestion.

August 3, 2021 | News

AAR and Apta call for Covid-19 relief extensions

Ongoing pandemic restrictions prompt calls for relief from the US Federal Railroad Administration.

July 14, 2021 | Policy

AAR slams Biden’s executive order to address market competition

AN executive order issued by Mr Joe Biden last week to address competition in the US economy has been criticised by the North American railway sector.

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