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Alan Shaw: Together, There is No Limit to What We Can Accomplish

Upon his one-year anniversary as CEO, Alan Shaw penned an open letter to his Norfolk Southern colleagues: One year ago, I was given the honor to lead this tremendous Norfolk Southern team.

John Newman, President and CEO, Progress Rail
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: Strategic Priorities: Safety, Sustainability

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? John Newman of Progress Rail is the eleventh to share his perspective.

Ian Jefferies, President and CEO, Association of American Railroads
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: We Must Look at Challenges as Opportunities

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Ian Jefferies of the Association of American Railroads is the tenth to share his perspective.

Keith Creel, President and CEO, Canadian Pacific Kansas City
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: Safety Is a Journey, Not a Destination

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Keith Creel of CPKC is the ninth to share his perspective.

Dan Smith, CEO, Watco
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: People Matter Most

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Dan Smith of Watco is the eighth to share his perspective.

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Dreamstar Lines: Back to the Future?

During the “Golden Age of Railroading” in the middle of the past century, the Southern Pacific’s Lark was the train to take between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, at

A freshly repainted GO Train coach. (Metrolinx photo)
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An Inside Look at the People Who Make GO Trains Look Good

Workers from around the world are in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, bringing new life to 150 refurbished GO Trains.

Patty Long, President, Railway Supply Institute
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: When Consensus Is Staring You in the Face: An Invitation to Partnership

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Patty Long of the Railway Supply Institute is the seventh to share her perspective.

Lance Fritz, Chairman, President and CEO, Union Pacific
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: Measuring Success by the Impact on the Many, Not the Few

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Lance Fritz of Union Pacific is the sixth to share his perspective.

Alan Shaw, President, Norfolk Southern
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CEO PERSPECTIVE: Safety First, Safety Always

As part of a special series in Railway Age’s April 2023 issue, 13 chief executives of leading North American companies answer the single-most critical question: What is the biggest challenge facing the North American rail industry? Alan Shaw of Norfolk Southern is the fifth to share his perspective.

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