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SFMTA Train Traffic Control System Runs on Floppy Disks

David C. Lester
April 9, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO –– The San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency’s train control system today uses a system that relies on 5 1/2-inch floppy disks –– the ones that are really floppy.
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The Top Technological Advancements Driving The Aviation Industry

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April 4, 2024
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From artificial intelligence to sustainable aviation fuel, we look at how technology is helping the aviation industry.

Federal Grant Awarded to NJ TRANSIT to Develop Artificial Intelligence System for Grade Crossing Safety

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April 3, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J. –– NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a federal grant to work with Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) to implement AI-powered safety systems on light rail vehicles at grade crossings.
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Bottlenecks to carbon capture technology in shipping

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April 2, 2024
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A new study has found that carbon capture technology aboard ships could be the key to decarbonising the shipping industry […]

Smart camera trial supporting freight movement

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April 2, 2024
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Transport NSW is continuing work to support more efficient freight movements through the installation of machine learning traffic cameras across […]

Boosting Rail Safety and Efficiency: Pioneering Autonomous Inspections and Predictive Maintenance with ENSCO

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March 31, 2024
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In the rapidly evolving world of rail infrastructure management, a groundbreaking approach is revolutionizing safety and efficiency. ENSCO, a leader in inspection technologies and engineering solutions, is at the forefront of this transformation, lever…

What Type Of Catapult Is Used Today On Aircraft Carriers?

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March 30, 2024
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New technology is coming to aircraft carriers to launch and recover aircraft.

New Boeing facility under construction

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March 27, 2024
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Early works are now underway on the construction of Boeing Australia’s new facility for the production of its MQ-28 Ghost […]

MxV Rail Announces Opening of New Loop Track for FAST®

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March 21, 2024
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PUEBLO, Colo. – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has headquartered rail industry research and test activities in Pueblo, Colo. for more than 40 years. Building on this legacy, AAR’s wholly owned subsidiary MxV Rail has transformed the organi…

NetControl Positions Union Pacific as Technology Trailblazer

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March 20, 2024
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OMAHA –– Union Pacific made history on Jan. 6, 2024, when we became the first Class I railroad to modernize the “big three” core operating platforms: Positive Train Control (PTC), Computer-Aided Dispatch (CADx) and Transportation Management (NetControl…