OmniTRAX Names Dreier CCO
OmniTRAX announced Jan. 27 that Ryan Dreier has been named Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Dreier joined OmniTRAX as Executive Vice President in 2025, following an extensive career at BNSF Railway. In his
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Class I Briefs: NS, UP
Norfolk Southern (NS) earns a spot on Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Trenton, Mo., Engineering team marks a safety milestone.
People News: HDR, NCTD
HDR promotes Brian Buchanan to Transit Program Management Lead. Also, North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) promotes Ioni Tcholakova to Director of Service Planning.
Intermodal Briefs: Port of Los Angeles, Port of Montreal
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlines business, community, and environmental projects in his 2026 State of the Port address. Also, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) releases the Port of Montreal’s preliminary results for 2025.
Sustainability as a Business Imperative, with Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin – RAIL GROUP ON AIR PODCAST
Despite headlines signaling a sustainability pullback, the reality is more nuanced: Many companies are quietly doubling down, investing more strategically than ever before. Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin has been closely watching
Transit Briefs: LACMTA, DART, Denver RTD
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board selects rapid transit for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) kicks off a transit-oriented development project near SMU/Mockingbird Station; and Denver Regional Transit District (RTD) in Colorado is increasing rail system fare checks.
GPA: Blue Ridge Connector 95% Complete
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) on Jan. 22 announced that the Blue Ridge Connector, the Georgis Ports’ latest addition to its inland rail network, is now 95% complete and will open for operation later this year.
CSX 4Q, Full-Year ’25: ‘Challenging Year’
CSX posted 4Q25 operating income of $1.11 billion and net earnings of $720 million, or $0.39 per share, compared to $1.11 billion and $733 million, or $0.38 per share, in 4Q24. Excluding
Curtis to Lead ‘People Strategy’ at Patriot Rail
Josie Curtis is joining Patriot Rail Company as Vice President of People Strategy. She will provide leadership across talent acquisition and development, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, performance management, and the
‘Ports of Manitoba Project’ to Boost Trade in Manitoba
Together with Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Province of Manitoba, the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA), and CentrePort Canada Inc. on Jan. 20 reported signing a Memorandum of