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GBRX, TTX Unveil U.S. Flag-Themed Boxcars

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and TTX Company March 31 joined the rail-industry-wide celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary by unveiling five custom-painted, U.S. flag-themed boxcars at Greenbrier’s Cleburne, Tex., maintenance facility.

Marty Thomas, TTX (left), and Katie Choe, VRE. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: TTX, VRE

TTX Company elevates Marty Thomas to President, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) appoints Katie Choe as CEO.

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On the Ground, In the Shop: Why Facility Visits Matter More Than Ever

This summer, I set out on a journey that took me from the historic rail hubs of upstate New York to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Maryland and Louisiana. What started as a series of site visits quickly became a powerful reminder of the innovation that defines our members.

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Railway Age Announces Women in Rail Honorees for 2025

Railway Age is celebrating nine years of recognizing women in the freight, passenger, government, and supply sectors. These trail blazers are not only excelling at leadership and community service but also driving the industry forward. This year, 25 railroaders earned the publication’s Women in Rail award.

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TTX Joins RailPulse™ Coalition

Railcar pooling company TTX has signed on with RailPulse, the coalition established in late 2020 “to advance the use of GPS and sensor technology on railcars; deliver near real-time data through a

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People News: TTX, VRE

Former TTX Company (TTX) President and CEO Raymond C. Burton, Jr., dies at the age of 86. Also, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) CEO Rich Dalton announces his retirement.

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Boxcars: Point/Counterpoint

Our Market-Based Approach is Working, by Bill Sheehan, Vice President, Fleet, TTX Company I read with interest David Nahass’ October 2024 Railroad Financial Desk Book article regarding boxcars. It reports that the