Intramotev expects to begin an autonomous freight rail pilot in Columbia, Mo., in 2027.
The company plans to deploy two battery-electric TugVolt railcars there next year.
Intramotev plans autonomous freight rail pilot in Columbia for 2027
Intramotev says a test of autonomous freight rail will begin in Columbia, Mo., in 2027.
- Location
- Columbia, Mo.
AI-generated illustrationWhy it matters for AEC
Battery-electric, autonomous railcars point to a freight technology test that combines propulsion and automation in a live deployment. For AEC readers, the practical takeaway is the planned timing and location of the pilot in Columbia, which may be relevant to rail infrastructure and site coordination work around the test area.
Architecture Radar brief based on reporting from Engineering News-Record. Read the original reporting.
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