GC and HOG test bed for zero-emission railfreight

GEORGIA Central Railway and Heart of Georgia Railroad, both short lines owned by Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), have formally submitted a petition to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) signifying their intention to embark on a pioneering initiative involving the implementation of advanced zero-emission rail-freight technology, developed by Parallel Systems, across designated segments of their respective rail networks.

GC and HOG are firmly convinced that the deployment and subsequent widespread adoption of this innovative technology hold immense promise in capturing emerging container business activities associated with the Port of Savannah.

Additionally, it is anticipated that this transformative technology will rejuvenate traffic along rural rail corridors and breathe new life into inland ports situated within the state of Georgia.

A remarkable outcome of this effort would be the mitigation of heavy truck traffic within the region and a consequential reduction in carbon emissions, aligning with environmental sustainability objectives. Subject to regulatory approval, the proposed multi-phased pilot project is slated to commence in the upcoming year. Oversight and management of the pilot will be conducted collaboratively by FRA, G&W and Parallel Systems.

This tripartite business partnership ensures the technology's demonstration within a real-world context, employing meticulously crafted protocols to assure the secure and controlled operation of the pilot.