OmniTRAX Advances Bradley to EVP of Operations

OmniTRAX, an affiliate of The Broe Group, on June 14 announced that it has promoted John Bradley to Executive Vice President of Operations.

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Celebrating the Clark Family Railroad History

At OmniTRAX, Inc., we take pride in recognizing the incredible railroad legacies within our team. Here, we celebrate Jonathan Clark and his family’s history in the railroad industry. Jonathan’s family legacy traces

Railway Age’s 2024 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.

Twenty-three market community outreach initiative targets local hunger, housing and critical community services. (OmniTRAX)

OmniTRAX Completes 2023 Good Neighbor Program

OmniTRAX announced Jan. 16 that it has completed its 2023 Good Neighbor Program, an annual community outreach initiative that included company contributions to 40 local non-profits in 23 markets and expanding access to critical community services for millions of local neighbors across the company’s rail network.

“OmniTRAX brings strong market knowledge, a national network of partners, and a best-in-class safety record,” West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities Commissioner Cindy Butler said. “After careful consideration, it became clear that OmniTRAX is the ideal logistics partner to grow the SBVR.” (OmniTRAX Photograph)

OmniTRAX to Run West Virginia’s SBVR

OmniTRAX on Dec. 1, 2023, will begin operating its 26th short line, the 52.4-mile South Branch Valley Railroad (SBVR) that serves West Virginia’s eastern panhandle.

NSR deploys Ohio’s first electric locomotive.

NSR Deploys Ohio’s First All-Battery Electric Locomotive

OmniTRAX on Nov. 9 announced that its affiliate Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR) has deployed its first all-battery electric locomotive. According to OmniTRAX, the new AMPS Traction G9—the first electric locomotive

BRG’s Gonnella on ‘Bringing the Operation to the Next Level’

OmniTRAX, an affiliate of The Broe Group, recently named former Amazon global supply chain executive Shariff Gonnella as President of the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG). Gonnella succeeded Norma Torres,

Kayden Howard, Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Programs, OmniTRAX

OmniTRAX Adds Rail Safety, Environmental Leader

Former Class I railroad executive Kayden Howard has taken on a newly created role at OmniTRAX: Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Programs.

BRG’s $9,000 donation to Point Isabel Independent School District in honor of nine “safe” shipper will provide clothing and school supplies for local students and families impacted by Laguna Heights tornado, according to OmniTRAX. BRG President Shariff Gonnella, pictured fourth from left; Norma Torres, retired BRG leader, pictured sixth from right. (Photograph Courtesy of OmniTRAX)

Texas Shippers Honored for Safety

Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX, has presented a $9,000 donation to the Point Isabel Independent School District (ISD) in honor of nine shippers demonstrating a commitment to safety.

Shariff Gonnella (left) is succeeding Norma Torres as BRG President.

OmniTRAX Appoints Shariff Gonnella as President, BRG

Shariff Gonnella on Aug. 1 will become President of OmniTRAX affiliate Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, LLC (BRG), succeeding Norma Torres, a 2021 Railway Age Women in Rail honoree who will

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