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‘Shopping’ Simplified, By TransmetriQ

Railinc®’sTransmetriQ brand has launched a new Shop Locator tool designed to reduce freight car out-of-service time for car users, owners and lessors. “Shop Locator helps fleet managers to quickly find repair…
(William C. Vantuono Photograph)
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Suds with Seidl: Signs of Optimism for 2025

At the latest “Railroad Happy Hour” event at TD Cowen, leaders in the railroad market pointed to noteworthy signs of optimism looking into next year as industrial projects take stronger footing.…
“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit…
(Courtesy of The Greenbrier Companies)

Greenbrier Issues 2024 Sustainability Update

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., on Nov. 13 released a 2024 interim report updating its sustainability efforts.
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The Great Boxcar Divide, Part 3

FROM THE EDITOR, RAILWAY AGE NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE: This month, we once again dive head-first into boxcars. See the “Point/Counterpoint” piece where we continue to facilitate the debate. My thanks…
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2024 WOMEN IN RAIL: Industry Trailblazers (Part 2 of 2)

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next…
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Will We Stem the Tide or Just Navel-Gaze?

FINANCIAL EDGE, RAILWAY AGE NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE: It’s the final weeks of the election cycle. A tentativeness seems to overhang business activity among companies shipping by rail. However, when asked…
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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…
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2024 WOMEN IN RAIL: Industry Trailblazers (Part 1 of 2)

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next…

Railway Age November 2024 Digital Edition Spotlights Women in Rail Awards

Railway Age’s eighth annual Women in Rail program recognizes women who excel at leadership, serving the community and driving industry change. These 25 trailblazers—plus seven earning Honorable Mention—work in the…
“This year's consistent performance and our team's dedication are evident in our [3Q24] financial results,” said Jean Savage, President and CEO of Trinity Industries. (Trinity Photograph)

For Trinity, a ‘Strong’ 3Q24 Performance

“Trinity’s third-quarter results once again exhibit strong performance for our business,” Jean Savage, President and CEO of Trinity Industries, said during an Oct. 31 financial report. She added that the…
CIAC recently presented Responsible Care Awards to 12 companies, including GATX Corp. Pictured, left to right: Kara Edwards (CIAC), Tyler Yates (GATX), Jeff Nee (GATX), Alicia Pope (Inter Pipeline), Alicia Chapman (Inter Pipeline), Mike Bélanger, Emily Fattore (ERCO Worldwide), Ron Koniuch (CCC Sulphur Products), Dr. Ronda Gras (Dow Canada), Diego Ordonez (Dow Canada), James Brown (Dow Canada), and Bob Masterson. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of CIAC)

GATX Earns CIAC Responsible Care® Award

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) earlier this month presented GATX Corporation and eight other organizations and individuals with Responsible Care Awards for 2023. The CIAC’s Responsible Care Program…
Sissel Berntsen-Heber (left) and Bob Fletcher of STV, and Debbie Taylor of Taylor Transportation Search Group (TTSG). (Photographs courtesy of the respective companies)

People News: STV, TTSG

Professional service firm STV hires Sissel Berntsen-Heber as Vice President and Transportation Infrastructure Leader within its Transportation West group, and Bob Fletcher as Vice President of Business Development for its…
“Our market-leading position demonstrates the progress on our strategic plan to deliver strong performance, reduce cyclicality, and deliver long-term shareholder value,” said President and CEO Lorie Tekorius."

Greenbrier Ends Fiscal 2024 With ‘Great’ 4Q

The Greenbrier Companies ended fiscal 2024 with a “great” fourth quarter as it delivered an aggregate gross margin of nearly 16%, reflecting the “efficiency initiatives we have been focused on…
"We continued to optimize our fleet by selectively selling railcars in the secondary market, generating over $30 million of remarketing income in the quarter,” said GATX President and CEO Robert C. Lyons.

GATX 3Q24: ‘Consistent With Expectations’

“Operating conditions across our global markets remain consistent with our expectations coming into the year,” GATX President and CEO Robert C. Lyons said during a report on third-quarter 2024 financials,…
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Railway Age Announces Women in Rail Honorees for 2024

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next…
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Does Growth Look Like a Boxcar?

2025 RAILROAD FINANCIAL DESK BOOK, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2024 ISSUE: Welcome to Railway Age’s 2025 Railroad Financial Desk Book. If one is not concerned about the tawdrier aspects of certain…
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The Great Boxcar Divide

FROM THE EDITOR, RAILWAY AGE OCTOBER 2024 ISSUE: This month we dive head-first again into boxcars. Financial Editor  David Nahass, who (pardon the cliché) is rather adept at thinking outside…
(Courtesy of Railway Age)

Now On Line: Railway Age October 2024 Digital Edition

Railway Age’s October 2024 issue is available digitally, with the latest on freight rail industry growth, fastening systems, and PTC lessons learned, plus the annual Railroad Financial Desk Book.
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Final Call for Railway Age ‘Women in Rail Awards’ Nominations! Deadline: Today, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. ET

Do you know a trailblazing woman in rail? Nominate a colleague (or yourself) who is paving the way for others to make a career in the industry. Deadline: Tuesday, Oct.…
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