BNSF’s Carter Tops ‘Women in Rail’ Lineup
Topping the list of reasons to attend Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, is opening speaker Judy Carter, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at BNSF.
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Winter Preparedness: Are You Ready?
RAILWAY AGE, AUGUST 2023 ISSUE: Railroads and suppliers share strategies and the latest tech for combatting cold climate challenges.
State of Calif. Announces $1.5B in Port Infrastructure Upgrades (UPDATED July 11)
The State of California on July 6 announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion—including approximately $450 million for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels and vehicles—as part of the state’s work to build a more “efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain.”
Patriot Rail to Provide Rail Services at Rocky Mountain Rail Park
Denver, Colo.-based infrastructure company Rocky Mountain Industrials, Inc. (RMI) announced April 10 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Patriot Rail Company LLC to provide operational and rail-related services to customers within the new Rocky Mountain Rail Park.
Industrial Development Briefs: Patriot Rail, Savage
Patriot Rail expands rail capacity at the Kingman (Ariz.) Industrial Park. Also, Savage, a Utah-based global infrastructure and supply chain services company, sells its EnviroServe business.
Patriot Rail Acquires Delta Southern Railroad (Updated Jan. 9)
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail Company LLC in September reported that it would expand its small-railroad portfolio with the acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad (DSRR), which operates two line segments in Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) in December reported the transaction could be consummated on or after Jan. 6, 2023. It was completed Jan. 9.
WOMEN IN RAIL 2022
RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE: Railway Age’s Women in Rail awards program celebrates strong women who excel at leadership, serving the community and contributing to the industry—above and beyond their day-to-day job responsibilities.
Patriot Rail Appoints Hall COO
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail Company LLC announced Oct. 19 that Jerry Hall has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO).
People News: BNSF, Patriot Rail, ARRC, STV
BNSF’s Cary Hutchings is honored with the Michael P. Hickey Award. Also, Patriot Rail names Jennifer Crotty Assistant Vice President Business Development; Alaska Railroad (ARRC) names Brian O’Dowd Director Engineering Services; and
Patriot Rail to Form ‘Rail District’ at California Multimodal Facility
The Merced County (Calif.) Board of Supervisors has signed off on an agreement with Patriot Rail to form a “rail district” at the 1,912-acre Castle Commerce Center.