Nor sure if there is an existing thread more appropriate but will start a new one for now.
Here is Amtrak's formal announcement of CRISI Grants for Chicago area rail projects, but want to draw special attention to the hefty amount dedicated to shunt enhancement devices given that is such a hot topic. Here is that text:
Grade Crossing Shunt Enhancement Safety Project (up to $58,800,000)
This project includes procurement and installation of Onboard Shunt Enhancement devices for 443 locomotives and 192 cab cars on the nationwide Amtrak-operated fleet to enhance grade crossing activation reliability. Amtrak and partner State Departments of Transportation, CN railroad, and railroad equipment supplier partners recently completed successful preliminary testing of this onboard innovative device that will improve grade crossing activations and reduce problems that have impacted train operations and fleet requirements for several years. This investment will improve service reliability and ensure continued safety protection. Amtrak, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and 13 other state transportation departments will contribute the required local funding match.
Here is Amtrak's formal announcement of CRISI Grants for Chicago area rail projects, but want to draw special attention to the hefty amount dedicated to shunt enhancement devices given that is such a hot topic. Here is that text:
Grade Crossing Shunt Enhancement Safety Project (up to $58,800,000)
This project includes procurement and installation of Onboard Shunt Enhancement devices for 443 locomotives and 192 cab cars on the nationwide Amtrak-operated fleet to enhance grade crossing activation reliability. Amtrak and partner State Departments of Transportation, CN railroad, and railroad equipment supplier partners recently completed successful preliminary testing of this onboard innovative device that will improve grade crossing activations and reduce problems that have impacted train operations and fleet requirements for several years. This investment will improve service reliability and ensure continued safety protection. Amtrak, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and 13 other state transportation departments will contribute the required local funding match.
