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Left to Right: Matthew Hammond, CN; Tom Bourgonje, CPKC; and Bruce Harbridge, TransmetriQ. (Images courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: CN, CPKC, TransmetriQ

Matthew Hammond joins CN as Vice President, Engineering. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) celebrates its 2026 Railroader of the Year; and Railinc-brand TransmetriQ names Bruce Harbridge as Head of the Managed Services division.

VIN Trace map view and trip event history. (Caption and image courtesy of TransmetriQ)
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TransmetriQ: Improving Finished-Vehicle Shipment Visibility

Railinc’s TransmetriQ brand has released the VIN Tracking tool, allowing auto manufacturers and dealers to track finished vehicles by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as they move from manufacturing plants to distribution terminals to dealers across North America.

(Logos courtesy of Railinc and NC State University, respectively)

Supply Side: Railinc, AllTranstek

Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary Railinc teams with NC State University on a “modal rebalancing” study. Also, commercial rail transport management and consulting firm AllTranstek, LLC (AllTranstek) is the prevailing bidder for RAS Data Services’ (RAS) assets.

MineHub, Railinc Partner to Enhance Rail Shipment Tracking Data Capabilities

MineHub Technologies Inc. (MineHub), a digital supply chain solutions provider, on Nov. 12 announced that it has integrated with Association of American Railroads (AAR) subsidiary Railinc to enhance the company’s rail tracking capability, “providing customers unprecedented visibility and insights into their rail shipments from the moment an organization is listed on the waybill.”

Railinc, Duke University Collaborate on Innovation to Advance Freight Rail Efficiency

Railinc and Duke University’s Christensen Family Center for Innovation (CFCI) on Sept. 25 announced a new collaboration to “explore practical innovations that advance freight rail safety and efficiency.” The initiative will harness Duke’s Product Lab, a student-led program where teams co-create solutions in rapid sprints with industry partners to deliver prototypes that have both immediate and long-term potential.

Freight Rail AI Evolution

RAILWAY AGE AUGUST 2025 ISSUE: Artificial Intelligence is a controversial subject—though not for railroads when it comes to safety, if used properly.  The North American freight rail industry needs multiple technologies informed

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People News: DART, Greenbrier

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) welcomes Trenise Winters as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Also, the Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) elects Stevan Bobb and Jeffrey Songer to its Board of Directors.

AC/DC Dynamics

RAILWAY AGE MAY 2025 ISSUE: Railinc’s analysis of the North American locomotive fleet reveals that the size of the total fleet increased slightly in 2024. Detailed analysis reveals the following trends: The long-term