Tekorius Promoted to GBRX President, COO
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBRX) promoted Lorie Tekorius from Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to President and COO, with expanded responsibilities.
Railway Interchange 2019
CFO transition at NS
Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Cynthia “Cindy” Earhart is retiring after 34 years at the railroad, effective Nov. 1. Her replacement is Mark George, who comes to NS from United Technologies Corp.
The RTSA 2019 Conference
The Railcar Technical Services Association 2019 Conference will take place at Railway Interchange from Sept. 22-24, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minn., at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Geopier Introduces Subgrade Improvement System
Geopier Foundation Company has introduced its newest Intermediate Foundation® solution: the GeoSpike℠ System—“a low‐cost method for strengthening weak railroad track subgrades without removing railroad tracks, ties or ballast.”
Experience Innovation in Rail Technology and Education
Railway Interchange, the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America, is right around the corner—September 22-25, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
The RSI Education & Technical Training Conference—LRW
The RSI Education & Technical Training Conference at Railway Interchange 2019 “serves to educate attendees on new technologies and trends in the rail industry and provide an opportunity for industry networking and collaboration. There are more than 50 educational sessions on railcar maintenance, rail operations, air brake technologies and trends and a focus on leadership in the rail industry,” RSI notes. “Session content is provided by the Railway Supply Institute, the Air Brake Association, the International Association of Railway Operating Officers, the League of Railway Women, the Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association and the Railcar Technical Services Association.”
BNSF, Wabtec Advancing the Future of Motive Power
In a wide-ranging interview with Railway Age in December 2018, BNSF’s then-Executive Chairman Matt Rose had this to say about the future of locomotive propulsion technology:
The RSI Education & Technical Training Conference—RTSA
The RSI Education & Technical Training Conference at Railway Interchange 2019 “serves to educate attendees on new technologies and trends in the rail industry and provide an opportunity for industry networking and collaboration. There are more than 50 educational sessions on railcar maintenance, rail operations, air brake technologies and trends and a focus on leadership in the rail industry,” RSI notes. “Session content is provided by the Railway Supply Institute, the Air Brake Association, the International Association of Railway Operating Officers, the League of Railway Women, the Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association and the Railcar Technical Services Association.
Last Chance to Save on Railway Interchange 2019 Registration
Early-bird rates for Railway Interchange 2019 expire on August 15. Act now and save $75 on Railway Interchange registration.
The RSI Education & Technical Training Conference—LMOA
The RSI Education & Technical Training Conference at Railway Interchange 2019 “serves to educate attendees on new technologies and trends in the rail industry and provide an opportunity for industry networking and collaboration. There are more than 50 educational sessions on railcar maintenance, rail operations, air brake technologies and trends and a focus on leadership in the rail industry,” RSI notes. “Session content is provided by the Railway Supply Institute, the Air Brake Association, the International Association of Railway Operating Officers, the League of Railway Women, the Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association and the Railcar Technical Services Association.”