Jack Hellmann, CEO, Genesee & Wyoming
Commentary

CEO PERSPECTIVE: Regaining Momentum, Re-establishing Credibility

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? Jack Hellmann of Genesee & Wyoming is the fourth to share his perspective.

Commentary

WHITE PAPER: Management of In-Train Forces – Challenges and Directions, First Addendum

The June 2022 White Paper supplemented here was devoted to “management of in-train forces.” This is an issue for trains of virtually all lengths and tonnages, but longer trains present special challenges.

Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO, CSX
Commentary

CEO PERSPECTIVE: Investing in People to Deliver Growth

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? Joe Hinrichs of CSX is the third to share his perspective.

Tracy Robinson, President and CEO, CN
Commentary

CEO PERSPECTIVE: The Industry Must Collaborate as a Single Supply Chain

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? Tracy Robinson of CN is the second to share her perspective.

Katie Farmer, President and CEO, BNSF Railway
Commentary

CEO PERSPECTIVE: Rail Must Evolve to Remain Relevant

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? Katie Farmer of BNSF is the first to share her perspective.

Chuck Baker, President, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
Commentary

Safety: How You Function When No One is Watching

ASLRRA PERSPECTIVE, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2023 ISSUE: It has been a tumultuous two months of railroad reporting, commentary, and legislative and regulatory proposals since the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio—some factual, some speculative,

David Nahass, Railway Age Financial Editor
Commentary

Rail Equipment Finance 2023 Key Takeaways

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2023 ISSUE: In its 37th iteration, Tony Kruglinski’s Rail Equipment Finance Conference (REF) once again took place at the oasis in the desert: The LaQuinta Resort and

Commentary

Lifting the Barriers to Refueling

As the world gets back on track, many people in Germany and other countries take the train, especially on the commute to work and in metropolitan areas. One of the advantages is

Commentary

Amfleet I: How Safe After All These Years?

Two veteran railroaders with 110 years’ experience between them have called for Amtrak to phase out use of Amfleet I equipment on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) for safety reasons. They claim that

Commentary

RIP Bud Shuster: A Railroad Friend, Indeed

Former Rep. Elmer Greinert (Bud) Shuster (R-Pa.), who served in Congress as a House member for almost 30 years, and who is best remembered for his leadership of the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, died April 19. He was 91.

LOAD MORE