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UTLX Donates Rail Tank Car to Enhance First Responder Training Across Chicagoland

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) on Dec. 2 announced that it has donated a rail tank car to support hands-on training for the Chicago Fire Department, Calumet City Fire Department, and nearby municipalities. The rail tank car, which measures 43 feet long, 15 feet high, and weighs 61,100 pounds, has been installed at the Calumet City Public Safety Training Center.

(Courtesy of Willie D. Mills)
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WIR Conference 2025: Connecting, Inspiring, Innovating

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Oct. 15-16 hosted the third-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference with a packed lineup of influential women and their allies, who shared experiences, celebrated achievements, and discussed the future

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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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WIR 2025: Building Your ‘Leadership Toolkit’

The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of industry mentors, who will help you build your “leadership toolkit.” They will provide winning

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Rail Insights 2025 Takeaways

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE JULY 2025 ISSUE: At the 11th annual Rail Insights conference, participants from the Class I railroads and government and equipment sectors discussed the industry for the remainder of 2025 and beyond. Following are the key conference takeaways.

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People News: INRD, UTLX/Procor Limited

The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) welcomes Jason Blakeman as Director, Safety & Training. Also, Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor Limited announce key leadership changes.