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Fall and BNSF Go Together Like Pumpkin and Pie—So Here’s a Railroad Recipe From Days Gone By

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there’s no denying that fall has arrived, and with the season comes the beloved flavor of pumpkin in all its forms. So, as

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Union Pacific Technical Training Breaks the Mold with 3D Printing

Union Pacific Railroad is leveraging technology to bolster its technical training program, using 3D printing to equip new hires with essential skills before they step foot into an active rail environment.

“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.

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Twice as Nice: BNSF’s Southern Transcon Route Gets Closer to Being Fully Multi-Tracked

With the holidays ahead, BNSF just delivered a big present to customers, especially those with intermodal loads filled with wish-list goodies moving on our Southern Transcon. We officially unwrapped this “gift” on Monday, Nov. 18, when the last 3.5 of about 51 miles of new double track were officially cut over on BNSF’s Emporia Subdivision.

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The Future of High-Speed Rail in America—and How Freight Can Benefit

As demand for high-speed rail (HSR) continues to grow, the U.S. rail industry stands at the precipice of a transformative era. While many are familiar with HSR’s potential to revolutionize travel, fewer

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NS: Honoring Our Veterans

This Veterans Day, Norfolk Southern (NS) proudly honors the dedication and service of the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation and now play a vital role in moving our railroad forward.

CSX President and CEO Joe Hinrichs Named Railway Age 2025 Railroader of the Year

Railway Age has named CSX President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Hinrichs its 2025 Railroader of the Year. “Joe Hinrichs joined the railroad industry in September 2022, and in only two years

HART CEO Receives CMCI Gold Coin of Excellence Award

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina, P.E., has been awarded the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) Gold Coin of Excellence. The award was presented to Kahikina

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2024 WOMEN IN RAIL: Industry Trailblazers (Part 2 of 2)

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next generation. This

Delivering a Hawaii Transit Megaproject

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE: The HART Skyline location on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean adds to its complexity and challenges.  The Skyline rail project is a $10

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