Progress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, has reached a preliminary agreement to supply its first new order of advanced Guardian End-of-Train (EOT) devices to Norfolk Southern. The EOT devices transmit real-time vital information from the end of the train to the locomotive cab by way of a locomotive Head-of-Train device (or LCU). Progress Rail will deliver the state-of-the-art devices for use on Norfolk Southern’s fleet by the end of this year.
“Compared to other similar technologies, our Guardian EOT features a more modern design with improved reliability, ergonomics, lighter weight and advanced power management. Its end-of-train coupler mount makes the Guardian EOT faster and safer to apply – a characteristic that train operators can appreciate,” stated Progress Rail’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Analytics Paul Denton.
Earlier this year, Progress Rail purchased the intellectual property (IP) of Wise Electronics, a company based in Silver Springs, Maryland, for advanced technologies, including Locomotive Cab Units (LCUs) and EOT devices. Acquiring IP from Wise Electronics expands Progress Rail’s advanced technology offerings to railroad customers in North America and worldwide. The new technologies will become part of the company’s rolling stock product portfolio. Progress Rail will assemble the new Guardian EOT units at its Arab, Alabama facility.
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