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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.

Pictured: Wabtec's Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty (LKZ) plant in Astana, Kazakhstan, which will handle final assembly of the 300 newly ordered Evolution Series locomotives for Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway of Kazakhstan. (Photograph Courtesy of Wabtec)

Wabtec Lands $4.2B Kazakhstan Locomotive Contract

Wabtec Corporation will provide 300 Evolution Series locomotives and Services agreements for roughly 15 years under a $4.2 billion order from Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway of Kazakhstan. It marks the largest locomotive agreement in the manufacturer’s history, Wabtec reported Sept. 22.

“It’s almost kickoff time in Pittsburgh! 🏈 As the Steelers gear up for another hard-hitting National Football League (NFL) season, we’re thrilled to announce a winning partnership: Wabtec Corporation is now a Proud Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers! Two legendary #Pittsburgh teams joining forces to drive innovation, empower the next generation, and champion our city’s relentless spirit,” Wabtec reported via social media on Sept. 4. (Image Courtesy of Wabtec)
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Supply Side: KBS, NARS/ZA, Wabtec

Knorr-Bremse North American subsidiary KB Signaling Inc. (KBS) achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification. Also, North American Rail Solutions (NARS) combines with ZA Construction (ZA); and Wabtec Corporation teams with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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A Future With Autonomous Trains?

RAILWAY AGE, SEPTEMBER 2025 ISSUE: Imagine a future where autonomous freight trains in North America operate across long distances. This future is one the industry must consider if it wants to compete

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Winter Weather Warm-Up

RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2025 ISSUE: Railroads and suppliers use innovative technologies to counter the effects of sub-zero temperatures.