Overview
Vancouver, Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River, directly across from Portland, Oregon. Vancouver has always been well served by rail; current freight railroads operating in Vancouver include Union Pacific, Lewis, the local short line, and Clark Railway.
The Challenge
The City of Vancouver, Washington wanted to reduce emissions and cut noise.
The Solution
The city of Vancouver, Washington chose the ZTR flagship product SmartStart®, an Automatic Engine Start/Stop (AESS) system, to reduce emissions from idling locomotives.
The Results
Dramatic reduction in fuel consumption, noise, soot and toxic air pollution for the surrounding neighborhoods. Noise reduced from eight to fifteen decibels.
Partnering with ZTR has been a game-changer for our operations. Their innovative solutions have significantly improved our fleet efficiency and reduced costs. We couldn’t ask for a better technology partner.
John Smith
Global Rail Solutions
