Meeting Monitoring Expectations

Railroads and rail shippers, with the advent of new technology, now expect to know the condition of their railcars, the exact location of the car and the precise time they will arrive at their destination. Given the way technology continues to evolve, companies that provide asset-tracking devices, equipment and systems are continually striving to come up with better companies to aid customers in getting the asset information they want, and get this information in a cost effective manner.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.progressiverailroading.com/pr/digital.asp?id=pr0712&page=44
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/4175009
• Authors:
  • Sneider, Julie
• Publication Date: 2012-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 44-46
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic vehicle location; Cost effectiveness; Railroad traffic; Real time information; Technological innovations; Tracking systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Arrival time
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01379221
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 2012 4:48PM