BNSF Executives, Left to Right: Steve Bobb, Tom Williams, Jon Gabriel, Matt Garland, Katie Hower, and Farah Lawler. (All photos courtesy of BNSF)

BNSF: Leadership Changes in Marketing, Transportation, Service Design

BNSF on June 3 reported several key leadership changes, which will take effect Sept. 1. After more than 36 years of service, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Bobb will

People News: Savage, STV, NCTD, RATP Dev USA

Savage announces CEO retirement and successor appointment. Also, STV promotes Marilisa Stigliano to lead financial planning and analysis; North County Transit District (NCTD) hires Joy Freeman as Chief People Officer; and RATP Dev USA announces key leadership changes.

Class I Briefs: CSX, CN

CSX honors Signal Inspector David Hogarth for achieving 45 years at the Class I. Also, CN partners with Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in support of Indigenous athletes and their stories.

Larry Gross, President of Gross Transportation Consulting. (Larry Gross Photograph)

IANA Honoring Larry Gross for Intermodal Achievement

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) will present industry consultant Larry Gross with its 2024 Silver Kingpin Award at the Intermodal EXPO, to be held Sept. 9-11 in Long Beach, Calif.

Verdigris Southern Becomes Watco’s 46th Short Line Railroad

Watco recently welcomed the Verdigris Southern Railroad (VESO), a three-mile line that serves the Port of Inola in Tulsa, Okla., as its 46th short line railroad.

Now On Line: Railway Age June 2024 Digital Edition

Railway Age’s June 2024 issue is now available digitally. In addition to featuring the annual Equipment Leasing Guide, it includes Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono’s coverage of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City “Final Spike Steam Tour” and Genesee & Wyoming’s 125th anniversary.

(Image Courtesy of Metra)

Happy 40th Birthday, Metra!

Chicago’s Metra on June 3 kicked off its 40th anniversary celebration with a week of activities, including a free weekend for riders June 8-9, as well as a special edition of its quarterly magazine.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Discusses Railways – Rail Group On Air

Danielle Smith, Premier of Canada’s Alberta Province, discusses freight and passenger rail in the Province from economic, social and environmental standpoints with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. CN and Canadian Pacific

Intermodal Briefs: Port of Long Beach, IANA

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) awards $300,000 in scholarships. Also, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) grows its Scholarship Award Program in 2024.

(IANR Photograph)

BLET Members Ratify New Implementing Agreement

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members have voted in favor of an implementing agreement regarding CN’s proposed acquisition of Iowa Northern, the union reported in the May 31 edition of

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