Norfolk
Southern unveils first publicly funded, emissions-friendly
locomotives
Jan. 6,
2015
ALTOONA, PA.
– The first emissions-friendly locomotives funded by the federal Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program have been released for
road testing by Norfolk Southern from its Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona,
Pa.
The first two
GP33ECO switching locomotives – of a total 25 partially funded by CMAQ for
production by Norfolk Southern – sport a distinctive paint scheme that reflects
their environmentally friendly mission. After in-service testing in the Altoona
area, they will be permanently assigned to their respective grant award areas of
Chicago and Atlanta.
Funding for
the locomotive to be used in the Chicago area was awarded by the Chicago
Metropolitan Agency, sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
and administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Funding for
the locomotive to be used in Georgia (on Norfolk Southern’s Atlanta Terminal)
was awarded by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental
Protection Division.
Dedication
ceremonies will occur in the months to follow.
Norfolk
Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation
companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates
approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia,
serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides
efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most
extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal,
automotive, and industrial products.
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Norfolk
Southern contacts:
(Media) Robin Chapman, 757-629-2713
(robin.chapman@nscorp.com)
(Investors) Katie Cook, 757-629-2861
(InvestorRelations@nscorp.com)
The photo below is from RailPictures.net and was taken by Casey Thomason on 1-5-15 at the Juniata Shop of Norfolk Southern in Altoona, PA. More information on the photo at the following web site:
http://www.railpictures.net/photo/513366
