(Photograph Courtesy of Metra, via Twitter)

Save the Date: 2023 CRC Summit

The Commuter Rail Coalition (CRC) on Sept. 18-20, 2023 is holding its second-annual summit in Chicago to “prepare for the challenges and the unprecedented opportunities awaiting commuter railroads.”

Top Five Reasons to Attend ‘Railway Age Young Professionals’

How is the rail industry attracting and retaining top young talent? What are the industry’s immediate and long-term needs? What are the most promising growth sectors? Why should you make a long-term career out of the rail industry? Discover the answers to these questions and more at Railway Age Young Professionals—the industry’s first-ever conference for “fast trackers” in the freight, passenger and supply sectors looking to advance their careers. Here are four additional reasons to attend this no-cost virtual event, to be held May 11:

Rahul Jalali, SVP and Chief Information Officer at Union Pacific, was selected by Railway Age readers as one of 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders for 2022.

‘Influential Industry Leader’ Nominations Due Today, April 10

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by April 10 for the fourth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

Now Online: Railway Age April 2023 Digital Edition

The April 2023 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with a deep dive into the historic combination of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, plus an exclusive report from the industry’s thought leaders.

Now Online: Railway Age March 2023 Digital Edition

The March 2023 issue of Railway Age is available digitally, showcasing our Short Line and Regional Railroads of the Year as well as deep dives into next-gen motive power.

Rahul Jalali, SVP and Chief Information Officer at Union Pacific, was selected by Railway Age readers as one of 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders for 2022.

Nominations Open for Railway Age ‘10 Most Influential Industry Leaders’

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by April 10 for the fourth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

Commentary

Possible Paths to New-Tech Safety Improvements

Crew Heimer joins Jim Blaze to look at what improvements can be done with respect to train derailments like that in East Palestine, Ohio. They suggest a better-quality use of the data

LACMTA’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project schedule.

Transit Briefs: LACMTA, Metra, Valley Metro

Work is advancing on the rail proposal for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. Also, Metra is installing new grade crossing monitoring across its commuter rail system in Chicago; and Arizona’s Valley Metro is teaming with a professional soccer franchise to boost light rail ridership.

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25 UNDER 40

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2023 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2023.

Now On Line: Railway Age February 2023 Digital Edition

The February 2023 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, showcasing our 25 Under 40 “Fast Tracker” honorees.

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