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Two of BNSF’s automotive facilities, operated by service partner Inter-Rail Group, were recognized by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) as among of “the best in North America.” (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX, UP

Two BNSF automotive facilities earn quality excellence awards from the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Also, CSX and Union Pacific (UP) are among the 100 companies on Forbes’ Net Zero…
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29th Annual AAR Research Review Round-Up

As one of the sponsors for the 29th Annual AAR Research Review hosted by MxV Rail, Railway Track & Structures headed to Pueblo. From April 23 to 25, MxV Rail hosted the 29th Annual AAR…

‘Young Professionals’ Conference: Expanding Your Skillset

Railway Age’s second annual “Young Professionals” virtual conference will include concrete advice on how to expand your skills and grow your career in the freight and passenger rail industry. Our…
Jason Reiling, MxV Rail (Left; Photograph Courtesy of MxV Rail); and Jeff Hall, HNTB (Photograph Courtesy of HNTB).

People News: MxV Rail, HNTB

MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) appoints Jason Reiling as Senior Assistant Vice President Business Development. Also, Jeff Hall joins infrastructure solutions firm HNTB as Project Controls Director based in Nashville, Tenn.
RA Young Professionals: Fast Tracking Your Career

‘Young Professionals’ Virtual Conference Set for May 9

Railway Age’s second-annual Young Professionals conference—the rail industry’s only free event tailored to helping “fast trackers” in the freight, passenger and supply sectors advance their careers—will be held virtually on…
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MxV Rail Opens FAST® Loop Track

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has headquartered rail industry research and test activities in Pueblo, Co., for more than 40 years. Building on this legacy, AAR’s wholly owned subsidiary…

Wheel Profiles and Potential Switch Point Derailments

MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2024 ISSUE: Turnouts in poor condition can increase the risk of a worn wheel with steep flange angle and acute flange tip metal flow…
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25 Under 40: Part 3 of 4

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2024.

Railway Age’s 2024 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
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R.J. Corman Earns Two NRC Awards

The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) has recognized R.J. Corman Railroad Services with a 2023 Small Project of the Year Award for track construction at MxV Rail’s Facility…
From Left to Right: Tina Beckberger, Chief Commercial Officer, AITX; Earl James, Jr., Global Regulatory & IPMT partner, Hogan Lovells; Jodi Heath, Vice President, Business Development, INRD; and MxV President and CEO Kari Gonzales, LRW's 2023 Railway Woman of the Year.

People News: AITX, Hogan Lovells, INRD, POLB, Sound Transit, LRW

AITX appoints Tina Beckberger as Chief Commercial Officer. Also, Earl Adams, Jr., joins Hogan Lovells’ Transportation Practice as a Global Regulatory & IPMT partner; Jodi Heath joins the Indiana Rail…

Predicting Wheel Wear

MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE JANUARY 2024 ISSUE: MxV Rail analyzed wheel profile detector (WPD) data to determine the potential for predicting wheel end-of-useful life based on wear rates. Preliminary…
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2023 Women in Rail: Innovating, Inspiring

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Since 2017, Railway Age has celebrated women leaders who break down barriers and create opportunities for the next generation. This year, 23 honorees and five…
Photo by William Beecher

MxV Rail R&D: Railcar Draft System Modeling

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE: Under the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) Strategic Research Initiative (SRI) Program, MxV Rail and the End-of-Car (EOC) Energy Management Task Force of the AAR’s…
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Railway Age Announces 2023 Women in Rail Honorees

Railway Age’s 2023 Women in Rail awards program recognizes 23 women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for…
L.B. Foster

May the Clamping Force Be with You

RAILWAY AGE, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE: Rail fastening system technology continues to evolve, delivering a tight hold and longer track life in heavy-haul freight, high-speed passenger rail and transit applications across…

AREMA 2023 Annual Conference Track Technical Sessions: MxV, ENSCO

Technical Sessions, including those on track, were featured at this year’s AREMA Annual Conference.

FRA Publishes Four New Technical Reports

The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) recently published four new technical reports that cover a variety of topics, including concrete crossties; the Operational Performance…
Parallel Systems plans to start “platoon demonstrations” of second-generation autonomous battery-electric railcars later this year. According to the company, each railcar is individually powered and can “form platoons of up to 50 cars to reduce energy consumption and efficiently use rail network capacity” or split off to multiple destinations while en route. (Rendering Courtesy of Parallel Systems)

Watch: Parallel Systems Debuts 2nd-Gen Autonomous Battery-Electric Freight Car

Los Angeles, Calif.-based Parallel Systems on Sept. 12 introduced its second-generation autonomous battery-electric freight car, which it plans to pilot test on existing U.S. and international rail networks.
Maureen Werner, MxV Rail

MxV Rail Welcomes Engineering VP Maureen Werner

Maureen Werner is the new Vice President of Engineering at MxV Rail. She will be responsible for leading more than 100 engineers “in the pursuit of delivering high-quality research, testing…
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