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People News: CN, Port of Long Beach, OmniTRAX

CN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ahmed Elmezughi is appointed to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors. Also, Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero announces retirement; and OmniTRAX Vice President Dallas Ramos joins the California Short Line Railroad Association (CSLRA).

(Courtesy of Railway Age)
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Now On Line: Railway Age October 2025 Digital Edition

Railway Age’s October 2025 issue is available digitally, showcasing the 2026 Railroad Financial Desk Book, the latest on detecting trespasser hotspots using AI and Machine Learning, and a conversation with ASLRRA’s Chuck Baker.

Pictured (from right) at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new High Plains Processing plant in South Dakota: Justin Inman, Ag Marketing Manager, BNSF; Matt Morales, Director, Marketing, BNSF; Matt Jensen, Manager, Ag Operations Support, BNSF; Tom Kersting, CEO, South Dakota Soybean Processors; John Prohaska, Group Operations Manager, South Dakota Soybean Processors; Pat Gathman, Plant Manager, South Dakota Soybean Processors; Matt White, Assistant Vice President, Ag Marketing, BNSF; and Jesus Uribes, Ag Marketing Manager, BNSF.

Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP

BNSF welcomes the launch of a soybean processing plant in South Dakota, and marks a milestone at the Havelock Wheel Plant in Nebraska. Also, Union Pacific (UP) wraps up a Big Boy limited excursion tour in Colorado and Wyoming.

CTA’s two 4000-series Heritage cars ran on Oct. 1 in celebration of its anniversary. Built by the Cincinnati Car Company in 1923, they feature the orange-and-brown paint scheme they wore in the 1940s and are adorned with reproduction advertisements from the era. The cars were in operation until 1973. (CTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: CTA, MDOT MTA, TransLink

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) marks its anniversary with rides on 1920s-era vintage rapid transit cars. Also, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) launches a mobile safety app for riders; and the Transit-Friendly Employer program at Metro Vancouver’s TransLink reaches a milestone.

Class I Briefs: CSX, BNSF

CSX President and CEO Steve Angel hosts a town hall to connect with employees. Also, CSX introduces the Badger Overland Commander Trailer; and BNSF congratulates Tristar Transload, Inc., on the official opening of its Muscat Spur Terminal.

(Courtesy of Stucki)
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Stucki Expands its Portfolio

Rail components and services provider A. Stucki Company (Stucki) on Oct. 2 reported acquiring Wheelworx, a railcar wheelset reconditioning services supplier. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wheelworx has 105 employees at manufacturing

OLI 2024 Report: ‘Growth, Outreach, and Lifesaving Education’

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) on Oct. 1 released its 2024 Annual Report with audited financials, “capturing a year of strategic growth, inclusive outreach and data-driven impact,” as the nonprofit continues its mission to “empower individuals to make safer choices around tracks and trains.”