John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Norfolk Southern (NS Photograph)

Railway Age 2025 Readers’ Influential Leaders

Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference: Level Up Your Career

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping young railroaders advance their careers—will include speakers from across the freight and passenger sectors, including recipients of our 25 Under 40

Ed Boyle, Vice President Engineering at Norfolk Southern, was one of the 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders, as selected by Railway Age subscribers in 2024. (NS Photograph)

‘Influential Industry Leader’ Nominations Due Today, April 9

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. ET today, April 9, for the sixth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

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An Ambassador of Change for Women at PATH

On Patrice Polite’s first day at PATH in 2009, two things stood out. The first was just how nervous she felt when she reported for duty to the car equipment division facility in Harrison. The second was how few women she ran across during Day One – only one other, in fact. That one woman showed her the ropes and helped navigate her new surroundings.

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for April 24

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping fast trackers in the rail freight, passenger, and supply communities advance their careers—will be held virtually on April 24 at 2

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Transloading Is Key to a Flexible, Resilient Supply Chain

In today’s logistics landscape, supply chain flexibility is critical. Businesses must navigate shifting market demands, infrastructure challenges, and economic fluctuations while keeping transportation costs in check. Norfolk Southern transloading solutions seamlessly connect rail and truck, helping shippers move freight more efficiently.

CEO Jim Vena congratulates Union Pacific’s first-ever CEO Excellence Award honorees. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of UP)
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UP Celebrates Inaugural CEO Excellence Award Recipients

Union Pacific (UP) recently held its inaugural CEO Excellence Awards, honoring 41 employees who made tremendous strides advancing the railroad’s Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy. The awards acknowledge many of the

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Advancing Passenger Rail: Early Insights From PRAC

The Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC), formed in fall 2024 under the Surface Transportation Board (STB), is an exciting development for the future of passenger rail in the United States. The committee, comprised

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Fearless and Driven: Women Train Operators Who Prove You Can Do It

More women are making their way into the transportation industry – and that’s worth celebrating. During Women’s History Month, we introduce Sandra Romero and Glenda Murrell, two train operators from Metro’s Line E in Division 21. In this story, they share the challenges and rewards of their careers and encourage more women to join this exciting journey on the rails.

(Union Pacific Photograph)
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Keeping UP Safe From Cyberthreats

Cyber risk management is complex. In the past year alone, our layers of defense stopped over 2 million pieces of malware from reaching Union Pacific (UP) devices. Our team of cybersecurity experts

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