“At Watco, we’re always exploring new ways to support our customers,” said Aaron Jensen, Watco’s senior vice president of operations solutions and support. “This program with Intramotev reflects our commitment to evaluating innovative technologies that could help us better meet the needs of our shipper customers.”
Intramotev, of St. Louis, said it is the first company in the world to commercially deploy autonomous freight railcars.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to create value for Watco’s customers with the TugVolt and its corresponding technology,” said Intramotev Chief Executive and Co-Founder Tim Luchini, “Our technology brings new levels of flexibility to yard operations, helping customers move freight exactly when and where they need it. That means fewer delays, lower costs, and supply chains that work on the customer’s schedule.”
Watco operates more than 45 railroads across over 7,100 miles of track. Watco is based in Pittsburg, Kansas and has been in operation for over 40 years.
The news comes after Parallel said it had completed Phase I testing of its own autonomous freight railcar platform with short line operator Genesee & Wyoming in Georgia.
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