People News: NJ Transit, Patriot Rail, STV

NJ Transit announces Franck Beaumin as the agency’s Customer Advocate. Also, Thomas J. Tisa joins Patriot Rail Company as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO); and Sean Libberton joins STV as Vice President and National Transit Corridor Strategy and Development Leader.

Underrepresentation of WOC in Railroad Engineering: Research Review at Women in Rail 2024

In this not-to-be-missed session at the Women in Rail 2024 conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, illuminating new research on the underrepresentation of women of color in railroad engineering will be presented by Jacqueline L. Patterson,

Executives Discuss Practical Career Advancement Advice at Women in Rail 2024

Today’s professional journey is about more than doing a job well. AI-based candidate selection, social media prevalence, and revised work/life balance expectations are just a few of the elements to take into

Beth Whited to open Women in Rail event

UP’s Whited Headlining 2024 Women in Rail Event

What is Beth Whited’s backstory? How can her journey to becoming the first female president in Union Pacific’s history and the lessons she’s learned along the way help you in your career? Learn more during the kick-off session with Whited at the Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail Conference, taking place Nov. 5-6 in Chicago.

John E. Fenton, former CEO of Patriot Rail (Patriot Rail Photograph)

Patriot Rail Dedicates Depot to John Fenton, Former CEO

Patriot Rail’s Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (BRSR) on July 26 renamed its depot in honor of John E. Fenton, celebrating his contributions to the transformation of the scenic operation in Georgia and

Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference

Mark Your Calendar: 2024 Women in Rail Event Set for Nov. 5-6

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures are returning to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies who are significantly influencing today’s freight, passenger

People News: IntelliTrans, GATX, Port NOLA, STV

IntelliTrans hires Jim Bell as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Also, GATX Corporation (GATX) announces a transition plan for Vice President – Government and Industry Affairs at Rail North America; the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) appoints Ronald Wendel Jr. as Acting President and CEO of Port NOLA and Acting CEO of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB); and STV promotes Philip Hanegraaf to Senior Vice President and Patricia Macchi to Vice President.

Patriot Rail Names Christian CEO

Patriot Rail Company, U.S. operator of Class II and III freight railroads, transloading and other rail services companies has named Brandy D. Christian as the firm’s next Chief Executive Officer. Christian will

(Photograph Courtesy of HYDRA)

Patriot Rail Acquires HYDRA

Patriot Rail has expanded its integrated freight services capabilities with the assumption of ownership and operations of Hydra Distribution & Rail Services and Hydra Transport (HYDRA), providers of warehousing, transloading, distribution and

Magnus Friberg, CEO, Luminator Technology Group

People News: ASLRRA, Luminator Technology Group

The American Short Line and Railroad Association (ASLRRA) announces new and outgoing Board members. Also, Luminator Technology Group appoints Magnus Friberg as CEO.

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