The Belt Railway Company of Chicago Archives

The Belt Railway Company of Chicago was one of five ASLRRA Central Region members to earn President’s Awards in 2022. Pictured: Belt Railway representatives accepted their award from ASLRRA Board Chair Stefan Loeb (far left), Central Region Vice President Kristin Bevil and ASLRRA President Chuck Baker (far right). (Photograph Courtesy of ASLRRA)

October 28, 2022
Short Lines & Regionals

ASLRRA Members Honored for Top Safety Performance

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) presented President’s Safety Awards to 10 members at its Central and Pacific Region Meeting, held Oct. 25-27 in Milwaukee, Wis.

The Wi-Tronix system will help BRC make “improvements to our use of fuel, our environmental footprint and the overall efficiency of our locomotive assets,” President Mike Grace said.

March 31, 2021
Switching & Terminal

BRC Selects Wi-Tronix Violet Edge IoT System

The Belt Railway Company of Chicago (BRC) will equip its switching locomotive fleet with fuel consumption and idle reduction monitoring, incident investigation and mechanical health status, and high-coupling force alert technologies from Wi-Tronix.

February 08, 2021
Class I

Railway Age’s 2021 ‘20 Under 40’

RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE: Railway Age is honoring 20 “Fast Trackers” from a pool of more than 100 strong nominations for this year’s 20 Under 40 awards program.

January 19, 2021
C&S/IT

Railway Age Announces 2021 ‘Fast Trackers’ 20 Under 40 Honorees

Railway Age is honoring 20 “Fast Trackers” from a pool of more than 100 strong nominations for this year’s 20 Under 40 awards program.