OmniTRAX debuts rail safety technology on new Texas short line

OmniTRAX has debuted an autonomous track inspection system on its new affiliate, the Central Texas and Colorado River Railway (CTXR).

The Argus Track Measurement Technology, produced by Holland L.P., continuously measures track conditions to monitor track safety and identify any abnormalities, OmniTRAX officials said in a press release. Track inspection technologies play an important role in preventing derailments and enabling data-driven maintenance planning.

“Argus allows us to monitor track conditions in real time with each train movement, enhancing our industry-leading service reliability and rail delivery,” said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini.

OmniTRAX restored operations on CTXR's 49-mile span, which hadn't in use since 2019, earlier this year. The line connects with BNSF Railway in Lometa, Texas. OmniTRAX operates 35 railroads, serving ports and industrial parks across the country.