December 31, 2009 - The Railroad Directory
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November 26, 2009 - The Indianapolis Star
New CSX locomotives to cut fuel use, emissions
The old story goes that railroaders gave the crossroads community of Avon its name many years ago, and now town officials say they've returned the favor.The town applied for a federal grant on behalf of CSX Transportation that paid 80 percent of the cost of two new, high-tech and environmentally friendly locomotives, which will move trains around the CSX Big Four Yards in Avon. Read More...
November 20, 2009 - The Indianapolis Star New locomotives are green machines
The two newest movers and shakers in fast-growing Avon weigh in at more than 13 tons each. And they're green. Railroad company CSX Transportation unveiled two locomotives Thursday at the Big Four Yards in Avon, touting the yard engines as at least 80 to 90 percent more environmentally clean than most other railroad locomotives in service. Read More...
November 20, 2009 - Progressive Railroading CSXT introduces GenSet switchers at Indiana yard
Yesterday, CSX Transportation unveiled two ultra-low-emission GenSet locomotives at Avon Yard near Indianapolis. Read More...
November 19, 2009 - The Journal of Commerce CSX Transportation Brings Cleaner Air to Indiana
CSX Transportation (CSXT) today unveiled two ultra low-emission GenSet locomotives, which will operate full-time at its Avon Yard in the Town of Avon, outside of Indianapolis. Read More...
November 19, 2009 - Inside Indiana Business CSX Unveils Low-Emission Locomotives
CSX Transportation Inc. says its two new ultra low-emission locomotives will be used at its Avon Yard west of Indianapolis. The company says it is the first railroad in Indiana to utilize the GenSet locomotives, which are designed to drastically reduce emissions and use less fuel.Read More...
November 10, 2009 - NREC Media Release New Alliance to Facilitate Green Rail Investment Process
National Railway Equipment Co. and Compass Capital announce new partnership to ease financing of high fuel efficiency, low emissions locomotives. Read More...
September 8, 2009 - Wall Street Journal Race Is On to Grab Stake in Rail Effort
The Obama administration is poised to spend $8 billion in stimulus funds on high-speed-rail projects, kicking off a scramble among states and railroads, train makers, construction firms and other companies angling to profit from the unprecedented stream of federal funding. Read More...
September 7, 2009 - Examiner.com Federal stimulus dollars could make Illinois a bright spot in any recovery
Illinois is among the top five states receiving federal stimulus cash to create jobs on transportation and clean water construction projects, according to information released recently by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Read More...
September 6, 2009 - Chicago Tribune High-speed rail: Train cars, locomotives may be on track for rebound
Smack among the vast green and gold farm fields of southern Illinois, a steel graveyard filled with unwanted, broken-down locomotives symbolizes the weak state of the train-manufacturing industry in the United States. Read More...
August 5, 2009 - Center for Neighborhood Technology CNT Tour at CSX
CNT, along with Respiratory Health Agency, Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation, and National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) co-sponsored The Future of Rail tour which illustrated Illinois' capacity to meet our nation's rail, environmental and manufacturing needs. Read More...
August 27, 2009 - CBS News Chicago New Green Locomotives Haul Cargo Through Bay Area
The image of diesel locomotives spewing smoke is getting a makeover. A new generation of cleaner trains are hauling cargo through the Bay Area. California Northern Railroad took delivery of number 501, first of a new generation of clean diesel locomotives. Read More...
August 12, 2009 - NREC Media Release Green and affordable, the N-ViroMotive continues to gain speed
As America looks toward a greener railroad system with less pollution and more fuel efficiency, stimulus dollars are flowing to Illinois’ National Railway Equipment Co. for purchase of their low emissions/high fuel efficiency N-ViroMotive GenSet locomotives. Read More...
June 9, 2009 - Greentech Media CSX Transportation and PSEG Power Bring Ultra-Low Emission Locomotives to New Jersey
CSX Transportation (CSXT) and PSEG Power met this afternoon with state and local officials at the Trenton Transit Center to unveil new ultra-low emission GenSet locomotives to be operated in New Jersey. Read More...
May 29, 2009 - Register News - Mt. vernon Our View: Economy stimulus on track
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin toured the National Railway Equipment Company headquarters here in the King City on Friday, learning about the company’s N-ViroMotive Gen Set locomotive, which is the newest in green technology, with low emissions and fuel efficiency. Read More...
April 7, 2009 - youtube.com CSX delivers the GenSet Locomotive to Chicago
On March 17, 2009, CSX delivered the GenSet, an ultra-low emissions locomotive, to the LaSalle St. Station in Chicago. 
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October 13, 2008 - Midwest Business Railroads Go Green With First Set of Eco-Friendly Trains in Illinois From CSX
Locomotives have been a major contributor to air pollution for years because of the problems that arise from their fuel leakage. How is it now possible for locomotives to function without releasing so much exhaust? Train companies are working to solve the challenge of pollution through more efficient electric generator usage. Read More...
December 17, 2008 - Venture Magazine National Railway Equipment Co.: Green Locomotives
The push for green business practices has extended into almost every industry imaginable, and locomotive manufacturers are no exception. Read More...
December 3, 2008 - Bunge Bunge Switch Engines Are Going Green in North America
Four new locomotives will be making tracks for Bunge facilities this fall, bringing environmental as well as efficiency benefits. National Railway Equipment’s N-ViroMotive™ ultra-clean locomotives are certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection agency. Read More...
June 10, 2008 - NREC Media Release NREC GenSet passes another test
A National Railway Equipment Company twin-engine, 1,500-hp four-axle N-ViroMotive GenSet locomotive has just passed an operational test on California short line Modesto & Empire Traction Co. with flying colors. Read More...
June 10, 2008 - NREC Media ReleaseModesto & Empire Traction Co. pleased with NREC ultra low emissions locomotive test
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) announced today that Modesto & Empire Traction Company (M&ET) recently operated an NREC N-ViroMotive™ GenSet locomotive in an operational test at their facility here. The locomotive, a two-engine 1500 HP 4-axle unit, is EPA certified and CARB recognized as an ultra-low emitting GenSet locomotive. Read More...
June 9, 2008 - Traffic World CSX, UP Add Greenery
When CSX Transportation took delivery of its first low-emission "genset" yard locomotives last month near Detroit, it did so with public funds picking up 80 percent of the cost. Read More...
May 27, 2008 - Fox News Toledo Energy-efficient CSX trains moving into Michigan
New, more energy-efficient CSX trains are moving into Southern Michigan and many hope these trains could be beneficial to the upcoming intermodal hub in North Baltimore. FOX Toledo's Sharai Davis reports. View Video...
May 27, 2008 - WTTW Chicago Rail Pollution, Tuesday, April 29
Chicago is one of the nation’s largest rail hubs and that is creating concern over locomotive pollution, particularly for those who live near rail yards. Chicago Tonight will examine the affects of this type of pollution, look at possible solutions and find out why at least one health advocacy group believes not enough is being done to correct the problem. View Video...
May 27, 2008 - NREC Media Release GenSet locomotives for Detroit and California
National Railway Equipment Company ’s multi-engine N-ViroMotive™ GenSet switcher locomotives continue barnstorming the nation’s railroad yards. CSX is NREC’s latest customer, and another successful test has been conducted in California. Read More...
May 27, 2008 - Forbes.com Central California Traction Company Satisfied with Test of Ultra Low Emissions Locomotives from National Railway Equipment Co.
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) today announced that Central California Traction Company (CCT) of Stockton, CA successfully performed an operational test earlier this spring at the Port of Stockton, CA and on its main line of an N-ViroMotive(TM) GenSet locomotive from NREC. Read More...
May 19, 2008 - BNSF Railway BNSF Places Ultra-Low-Emissions Locomotives in Service in
DFW and Houston
BNSF Railway Company today announced that
it has placed 67 GenSet switch locomotives in service for the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston
areas. The GenSets were acquired through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s
(TCEQ) Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Program, which provides grants to
eligible projects in non-attainment areas and affected counties. Read More...
May 7, 2008 - Viterra VITERRA TO ACQUIRE NREC LOW EMISSIONS LOCOMOTIVE FOR VANCOUVER TERMINAL
Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) ("Viterra") will reduce emissions and traffic delays at its Pacific grain terminal in Vancouver with the acquisition of an N-ViroMotive™ GenSet locomotive from National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC). Read More...
May 6, 2008 - Canadian Pacific ecoFREIGHT Delivers ecoFRIENDLY Locomotives
Canadian Pacific (CP: TSX/NYSE) will test two environmentally friendly locomotives in southern Ontario thanks to Transport Canada's ecoFREIGHT Program announced Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Kathryn McQuade today. Read More...
February 27, 2008 - NREC Media Release Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway successfully tested ultra low emissions
locomotive from National Railway Equipment Co.
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) today
announced that the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway recently held a one-week operational
test of a three-engine 2100 HP (3GS-21B) N-ViroMotive® GenSet locomotive at their Gary
Indiana switch yard. The new unit is EPA certified and CARB recognized as an ultra-low
emitting GenSet locomotive. Read More...
December 2007 - Railway Age NREC GenSets exceeding expectations
Based on revenue-service switching operations at two railroads, National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) GenSet locomotives are preforming beyond expectations, particularly in terms of fuel efficiency. Read More...
November 19, 2007 - NREC Media Release National Railway Equipment sees superior results in test of its new NViroMotive
GenSet locomotive at Indiana Rail Road
Mt. Vernon, IL, November 19, 2007 - In a two week long operational test of an NViroMotive ™ “GenSet locomotive” from National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC), Indiana
Rail Road Co. (INRD) experienced significant fuel savings, very low emissions and excellent
tractive effort in normal switch operations. Read More...
October 25, 2007 - NREC Media Release Nashville & Eastern RR delighted with N-ViroMotive GenSet locomotive performance
In sixteen days of operation the Nashville & Eastern
Railroad (NERR) experienced better than expected fuel saving and overall performance of an NViroMotive
“GenSet locomotive” from National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC). NREX 2009
(3GS-21B N-ViroMotive) was loaned to the railroad for a trial in switching operations last
September. Read More...
October 9, 2007 - NREC Media Release
MBCR having success operating ultra-low emissions switcher locomotive from National Railway Equipment Co.
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) today announced that an N-ViroMotive™ GenSet locomotive operating at The Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) in the Boston area is operating with dramatic emissions reduction, fuel savings and reduced maintenance. Read More...
September 18, 2007 - Metro From commuter rail to 'green' line
The MBTA is going hybrid. After a successful four-month trial, the T is looking to purchase two hybrid locomotives for the commuter rail fleet. Read More...
September 18, 2007 - NREC Media Release Tacoma Rail tests show improved performance and dramatic emissions reduction from National Railway Equipment Co. locomotive
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) recently provided a demonstrator locomotive to Tacoma Rail to test its operational benefits over its older EMD four axle units. The NREC test locomotive is a two-engine 1400 HP GenSet (2GS-14B) 4-axle unit. Read More...
May 31, 2007 - RailAmerica RAILAMERICA GOES GREEN
Eager to do its part for the environment, RailAmerica, Inc., a leading operator of regional and short line railroads, announces that its Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad (DGNO) is the first of its 42 roads to put the new N-ViroMotives to work on the line. Read More...
May 10, 2007 - NREC Media Release National Railway Equipment Co. to deliver new, proven design, N-ViroMotive GenSet locomotives to Norfolk Southern
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) today announced Norfolk Southern Railway has ordered two of its new EPA certified and CARB recognized three-engine 2100 HP (3GS-21B) Ultra-Low Emitting GenSet locomotives. These fuel-efficient road switcher locomotives have industrial engine NOx emission levels that are best in class worldwide for original equipment manufacturers of freight haul locomotives. Read More...
May 7, 2007 - NREC Media Release Providence and Worcester gets dramatic fuel savings with NREC's N-ViroMotive
In an operational test of an N-ViroMotive “GenSet locomotive” from National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) Providence and Worcester RR Co. (P&W) experienced 64.5% fuel savings in normal switch operation as compared to their existing GP40-2 locomotive. Read More...
April 22, 2007 - McClatchy-Tribune News Service BNSF all aboard on 'clean' diesel locomotives
New technology is cleaning up the familiar puffs of smoke emitted by diesel locomotives and, more important, dramatically reducing emissions of invisible pollutants. Officials of BNSF Railway are investing heavily in a new generation of low-emissions locomotives that will be used for switching trains in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston and San Antonio, three areas fighting air-quality problems. Read More...
March 28, 2007 - NREC Media Release National Railway Equipment Co. receives EPA certificate of conformity on three GenSet (2100 hp) N-ViroMotive ULEL locomotives
National Railway Equipment Co. (NREC) announced today the Company has received certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its three-engine (2100 HP) GenSet locomotive. This certification includes NREC's N-ViroMotive four axle and six axle models 3GS-21B and 3GS-21C, which have a switching and line-haul NOx FEL of 3.0 g/bhp-hr. Read More...
March 7, 2007 - The Dallas Morning News BNSF buying engines that pollute less
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., the country's second-largest freight railroad, announced new efforts Tuesday to reduce emissions from its diesel locomotives. The Fort Worth-based railroad made the announcement just days after the Environmental Protection Agency proposed stringent new emissions standards for diesel locomotives, which spew soot and nitrogren oxides, a key ingredient in smog. Read More...
February 26, 2007 - Janesville, Wisconsin Gazette Railroad debuts engine fleet that's environment-friendly
If it looks like a locomotive and sounds like a locomotive, it must be a locomotive.That was definitely a locomotive working the tracks around Janesville 's General Motors assembly plant last week. But it was a state-of-the-art engine designed to reduce emissions of both nitrous oxides and particulate matter by up to 80 percent, while using as much as 16 percent less fuel than to current low-horsepower locomotives. Read More...
January 4, 2007 - NREC Media Release National Railway Equipment Co. is pleased to announce the release of its 2GS-14B NViroMotive demonstration model
National Railway Equipment Co. is pleased to announce the release of its 2GS-14B NViroMotive demonstration model, an Ultra Low Emissions locomotive identified as NREX 2007. Read More...
