In 1975 Dale Dannewitz had a three-week stint on the railroad, then began his locomotive engineer career in 1978. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of BNSF)
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After Nearly 50 Years of Service, BNSF Engineer Dale Dannewitz Retires

It was 1976, a year when there was a resurgence of leisure train travel with the start of Amtrak, when Class I railroads in the Northeast joined to form Conrail, and railroads across the nation debuted patriotic livery paint schemes in honor of America’s bicentennial. And in Minot, N.Dak., a young Dale Dannewitz started his railroading career that would span nearly a half century.

Jeremy Erickson, COO of Messiah Locomotive Services and RSI Board Member. (Screen Grab from RSI Video)
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‘Speaking to Every Corner of the Industry’: A Conversation With RSI Board Member Jeremy Erickson

In this video interview, we sit down with Jeremy Erickson, COO of Messiah Locomotive Services and RSI Board Member, to get some insight into his world. Jeremy shares how his company makes

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Timeless Union Pacific Shield Reflects Iconic Brand

The iconic Union Pacific Railroad shield with its distinctive red, white and blue color scheme dates back to an original design that’s more than 130 years old, making the logo one of the oldest in continuous use in the United States. The railroad often appears on top 10 lists of historic American brands, notably as the only railroad and only business without direct sales to the public.

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner (left) and Laura Mason, Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery. (Screen Shot of Amtrak Video)
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Watch: ‘All Aboard With Stephen,’ Covering Infrastructure, Fleet

In this episode of “All Aboard with Stephen,” Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner chats with Laura Mason, Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery, about how “America’s railroad” is modernizing passenger rail.

A recent photo of Linda Yee-Sugaya, a.k.a. Mama Linda, at Daly City Yard. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of BART)
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Mother of all Train Operators: BART’s ‘Mama Linda’

For 33 years, Train Operator Linda Yee-Sugaya, better known as “Mama Linda,” has said a prayer before stepping onto her train.

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South Dakota: No Longer Abandoned in the Cold?

People live here. Yes, right here in South Dakota—our home that has often been derided as “flyover country.” For the first time in more than 50 years, we have an opportunity to

William T. Canada’s “Bandit Hunters” pursued Butch Cassidy’s “Wild Bunch,” who blew up a Union Pacific express car during a train robbery in Wilcox, Wyo., on June 2, 1899. (Caption and Photographs Courtesy of UP)
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A Century in the Making: UP Special Agent Honored for Pursuing Notorious Train Robbers

Nearly 110 years after his death, Union Pacific (UP) Railroad Chief Special Agent William T. “Bill” Canada is solidifying his place in railroad history with a headstone honoring his efforts to safeguard the nation’s freight from bandits.

Rail Insights 2024: What’s Wall Street’s Perspective on Freight Rail?

Railway Age‘s annual Rail Insights virtual conference features fireside chats with multiple industry leaders. In their discussions with Railway Age editors, they will tackle key strategic challenges facing railroaders today. The 10th

From left to right: Greg Hampson, Ben Hampson and Bill Hampson holding Ben’s son, Thad. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of BNSF)
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BNSF: Hampson Family’s Enduring Mark of Safety, Resilience, Dedication

Ben Hampson’s family connection to the railroad runs deep. On his maternal side, his great-great-grandfather, Joseph Martinz, and great-grandfather Jack Martinz worked for Northern Pacific Railway (NP) in the early 1900s. Meanwhile, the paternal legacy took root in 1942 when Dan Hampson, driven by unfavorable farming circumstances and the inviting promises of railway employment, moved his family from North Dakota to Montana.

‘Young Professionals’ Conference: Expanding Your Skillset

Railway Age’s second annual “Young Professionals” virtual conference will include concrete advice on how to expand your skills and grow your career in the freight and passenger rail industry. Our 25 Under

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