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Railway Age 1987 June NJ Transit equipping a modern day shop
Railway Age 1987 June
Features
31 The architects of change: Arnold B. McKinnon
"Buy, or coordinate-we can move in both directions," says Norfolk Southern's new chief as he describes NS's planned progression from a railroad company to a total distribution and transportation system.
35 Is concrete's day dawning?
BN's commitment to a multi-year concrete tie program, and a major test installation on UP, are signs that the wood tie may face a challenge to its long-time supremacy.
39 ATCS: On time and on target
Moving swiftly into a new era of advanced train controls are BN with its satellite-positioning system and UP and other railroads with transponder-based sytems.
42 Reducing the risks of regional railroading
Two experts warn against "excessive reliance on traffic estimates or revenue commitments" from existing shippers. It could be, they say, "a blueprint for failure."
55 A showcase shop takes shape at Kearny
The new, $120-million Meadows Facility of NJ Transit Rail Operations is designed with an eye on the future-for example, a switch from dc to ac traction.
60 Atlantic City bets on rail
NJ Transit, Amtrak and Atlantic County are spending $101 million to restore passenger service to an old resort city that has become the gambling capital of the East.
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