Interpretation of the phrase “in use” as used in the Locomotive Inspection Act (LIA) continues to baffle courts across the country, including the Supreme Court of the United States. On April ...

NS’s track inspection group, part of the Engineering Department, developed this mold-breaking system. It provides a more robust and cost-effective way to continuously monitor track performance in near ...

The Sierra #3 served in freight, passenger and helper service as an additional locomotive in heavier loaded trains until 1932 ...

The autonomous inspection system will supplement testing done by the company’s existing fleet of manned track geometry cars and hi-rail trucks. NS plans to equip additional locomotives with the system ...