Jacob Elium, VP of Financial Planning and Analysis, didn’t just choose a career in railroading; he followed a path carved decades earlier by his grandfather, Robert “Bob” Elium. His grandfather’s career was one of determination, pride, and decades of hands-on experience.
Railway Age has named Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr 2026 Railroader of the Year, the publication’s 63rd such award. “John Orr is an accomplished fourth-generation railroader
Railroads are built on tradition, but they run on innovation. As infrastructure demands grow and timber supplies tighten, the industry is looking for smarter ways to maintain track integrity without overhauling entire
For years, maintenance crews across the railroad industry have trusted WVCO Railroad Solutions SpikeFast® tie remediation products to extend the life of wooden, composite and concrete ties while improving track performance and
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is accepting nominations for its annual Safety Person of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year awards. The deadline has been extended
In this transcription of a Rail Group On Air Podcast, Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr discussed passenger rail. Like all Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern hosts
As Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Orr holds ultimate responsibility for every train on the Class I’s vast network, freight and passenger. Relationships between passenger carriers and
Rail transit project management and systems integration expert Manan Garg, Executive Director, Capitol Projects Planning & Delivery, Sound Transit, has joined the agenda at Next-Gen Rail Systems, the communications, signaling and advanced
Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but also driving the industry forward. This year, 25 railroaders earned the publication’s Women in Rail award.
The M Ocean View Line turned 100 years old on Oct. 6! To celebrate this centennial, we are kicking off a two-part blog series on the M. Explore this 100-year history in Part One.