Railway Age Rail Insights 2026
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Railway Age’s twelfth annual Rail Insights, presented virtually, brings together industry leadership for frank and penetrating dialogue on the key trends and challenges impacting the rail sector.
Our editorial-led interviews will reveal authentic insights on business growth, safety, service quality, capital investment, technology, regulations and more.
Join the live broadcast for free and submit your own questions.
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June 11, 2026 / 1pm to 4pm ET
Program is subject to change.
1:00 pm
Event Welcome
William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age
1:05 pm
Keynote Session
Katie Farmer, President and CEO, BNSF
in conversation with William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age
1:35 pm
Innovation Spotlight
1:45 pm
Rail Is a Precious Commodity
Rob Russell, Managing Partner, Russell-Kroese Partners
in conversation with William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age
2:15 pm
Freight Rail Equipment Market Insights
Brian Comstock, President of the Americas, The Greenbrier Companies
in conversation with David Nahass, President, Railroad Financial Corp./Financial Editor, Railway Age
2:45 pm
Innovation Spotlight
2:55 pm
Making UP and NS Operationally a “Good Fit”
Eric Gehringer, Executive Vice President Operations, Union Pacific
in conversation with William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age
3:25 pm
Providing Stronger First-Mile/Last Mile Services
Michael Miller, CEO, Genesee & Wyoming
in conversation with William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age
3:55 pm
Closing Remarks
William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age
4:00 pm
Broadcast Ends