Railroad industry introduces “MxV Rail”

Written by Association of American Railroads, Communications
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) hosted this week its Annual Research Review for more than 325 railroad professionals from around the world to learn about progress made under the industry-sponsored Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program.

The U.S. freight railroads announced that the team they have counted on for decades to lead the industry in research, testing, and training will now be known as “MxV Rail.”

MxV Rail—formerly Transportation Technology Center, Inc (TTCI) —is a team of more than 300 employees, including 110 mechanical, civil, industrial, and electrical engineers and metallurgists advancing the scientific research of railroads with objective intelligence and thoughtful diligence. In service to the rail industry, MxV Rail provides a unique testing environment focused on improving rail safety, reliability and efficiency backed by a level of specialty knowledge and experience not easily duplicated.

The leading team in rail research, testing and technology opens a new site this fall

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“The nation’s major railroads —both passenger and freight —enthusiastically support MxV Rail,” said Ian Jefferies, AAR President and CEO, adding that MxV Rail will continue to lead the industry-wide SRI program.

“MxV Rail’s SRI program is an important industry effort that aims to improve all aspects of rail transportation. This week’s Annual Research Review demonstrates that MxV Rail is the only organization equipped to conduct this essential work at the new facilities,” he said.

MxV Rail will continue its critical work at the Transportation Technology Center until the opening of its new facilities in Pueblo, Colorado this Fall. The new MxV Rail campus is designed to meet the evolving needs of the rail industry and the company’s diverse client base. New facilities and operations will enhance industry research and testing operations, as well as provide a proving ground for advanced technology focused on improving freight railroad safety, reliability, and efficiency.

“MxV Rail is poised for a successful transition to our new facilities. Part of our success is grounded in a name that communicates our purpose and demonstrates that our value and industry contributions are not dependent on a single location. Our new name, MxV Rail is based on the formula for momentum: mass x velocity, evoking our dedication to creating the momentum needed to move our industry forward,” said Kari Gonzales, MxV Rail President and CEO. “Our experts are guided by the principles of rigor, innovation, collaboration and real-world applicability that are key to helping solve the industry’s most pressing challenges —immediate and long-term.

”Located on the expansive PuebloPlex facility in Pueblo County, MxV Rail’s new location will serve as the epicenter for its research, testing and training services. The first phase of construction is underway, and the schedule through completion will ensure service continuity.

The new location also offers expansion opportunities to meet evolving industry and research needs. The site will feature a high tonnage loop for accelerated service testing, curve negotiation loops, as well as additional track infrastructure necessary to support AAR certification testing. Relocating operations to PuebloPlex allows MxV to continue serving the industry in an environment that protects confidentiality, integrity of research and clients’ interests.

About MxV Rail: MxV Rail, formerly TTCI, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads established to support the development and safe deployment of innovative technologies to increase the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the railroad industry.

About AAR: The Association of American Railroads is the world’s leading railroad policy, research and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of rail carriers. AAR members include the major freight railroads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak.

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