LRW Annual Symposium Set for June 1
Save the date for the League of Railway Women’s (LRW) fourth annual symposium, “Laying the Tracks Forward: Strengthening Your Story,” to be held June 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Railway Age is a gold sponsor.
Free
Railway Age: Calling All Nominations for ‘Most Influential Industry Leaders’
Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by April 8 for the seventh-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.
MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT (NON-CONSTRUCTION)
Request For Proposals SSE #: R34262 DUE DATE: 9/08/2026 TITLE: Purchase 2,390 Subway Cars (Base 1,140 cars + Option 1,250 cars) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), acting on the behalf of the
‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference on April 23 Will Address Rail Career Growth
Railway Age’s “Young Professionals” virtual conference returns April 23 with practical advice on career advancement for early- and mid-career professionals across the freight, passenger, and supply sectors. The free event begins at
MSU Offering ‘Rails to the Future’ Conference (Updated March 23, 2026)
Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business, Center for Railway Research and Education (CRRE) is debuting a conference, Rails to the Future: 200 Years of Progress, Building What’s Next, at the
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Thank You for Your Service
Between 16% and 25% of the U.S. railroad industry workforce consists of military veterans, with most Class I’s reporting that up to 20% or more of their employees have served in the armed
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Ocean of Capital Chasing Trains, With Eric Marchetto, David Nahass and Will Geiger – Rail Group On Air
This edition of Rail Group On Air features Trinity Industries Inc. Chief Financial Officer Eric Marchetto, Railroad Financial Corporation President and Railway Age Financial Editor David Nahass, and Railroad Financial Corporation Senior
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Ocean of Capital Chasing Trains
This Financial Edge column from the March 2026 issue is a topic recommended by Eric Marchetto, Chief Financial Officer of Trinity Industries Inc., and is a companion to a Railway Age Rail
Railway Age Next-Gen Freight Rail Conference: What Does It Take to Grow the Top Line?
Littlejohn & Company Partner Farrukh Bezar is a featured speaker at the2026 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference, March 10 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Bezar and
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Delivering on Our Service Promise: 2025 One of BNSF’s Best Years
Thanks to two focus areas – dwell reduction and velocity increases – and our operating teams’ commitment, 2025 was one of BNSF’s best in service. Here’s how we did it and what a few of our customers have to say about our progress.