Nominations For RT&S 2026 Top Projects Are Now Open!
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures opens nominations for 2026 Top Projects.
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Call for Nominations: RT&S Engineers Under 40
ATLANTA – The nomination window for RT&S’ annual Engineers Under 40 awards is now open.
BNSF Rail Talk: Odin and Thor: How Innovative People and Technology Helped BNSF Achieve Its Safest Year Ever
Safety is embedded in every aspect of BNSF operations, from the largest infrastructure projects to the technology quietly working behind the scenes. Our employees’ consistent focus on safety got us to our safest
BNSF Teams Complete Flood Restoration Efforts in The PNW
Our teams in the Pacific Northwest are accustomed to soggy conditions. However, what they endured and overcame in mid-December was beyond the pale. Wave after wave of atmospheric river storms brought high
WIR Conference 2025: Connecting, Inspiring, Innovating
Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Oct. 15-16 hosted the third-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference with a packed lineup of influential women and their allies, who shared experiences, celebrated achievements, and discussed the future
Save the Date—March 10, 2026
NEW YORK –– Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono previews Next Generation Freight Rail Conference in 2026.
Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr Named Railway Age 2026 Railroader of the Year
Railway Age has named Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr 2026 Railroader of the Year, the publication’s 63rd such award.
CEO Perspective: Supplier Relationships and Company Culture
The relationship between railroads and their suppliers is foundational to the long-term success of the industry. Railroads operate in a complex, safety-critical environment where reliability, innovation, and responsiveness from suppliers are not
Railway Track & Structures State of the Industry Survey
ATLANTA –– At the end of each year, we publish a State of the Industry report in the magazine to provide insight into the business conditions for the railroad, maintenance of way, and supply industries from the perspective of a look back at 2025 and a look ahead to 2026.
Preserving the Past, Powering the Future: NS Helps Reunite Georgia’s Railroad History
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern is once again making history more accessible. Thanks to a $500,000 contribution from NS, the Atlanta History Center and the Georgia Historical Society have completed a landmark archival exchange—preserving Georgia’s rich heritage and making it easier to explore.
L.B. Foster Developed and Delivered the First 320’ Rail to Lake State Railway
L.B. Foster is proud to announce the successful development, delivery, and unloading of the first 320’ rail train, also known as a consist, on Lake State Railway (LSRC) in Michigan. Rolled in 320’
Transportation Journalist Don Phillips Dies at 83
Ed. Note: This obituary for Don Phillips was written by long-time Kalmbach Publishing Company editor and executive Kevin Keefe, and reposted with permission from Trains Magazine.
Railway Track and Structures Debuts Premium Website Subscription
Railway Track & Structures recently made a change to our website. To continue to deliver high-quality news to the railway community, we have launched a premium website subscription. Readers are able to view
2025 Light Rail Conference Focus: New GCRTA Railcars
This year, Railway Age and RT&S are pleased to venture to Pittsburgh on Oct. 1-2 for the much-anticipated 2025 Light Rail Conference, featuring a packed lineup of LRT (light rail transit) professionals who are significantly influencing
WIR 2025: How Railroads Merge Environmental Responsibility and Operations
Freight and passenger railroads support communities, ensure reliable service for customers and consumers, and move the economy forward—sustainably and with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway
Executives Offer Personal Branding Advice at WIR 2025
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of executives, who will help you move forward in your current position or make a larger leap. In this
‘Railroading’s Heroes’: Military Veterans Share Successes at WIR 2025
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a panel of railroaders covering how having a background in the military adds to their success in leadership roles across the freight
Tour PRT at the 2025 Light Rail Conference
This year, Railway Age and RT&S are pleased to venture to Pittsburgh on Oct. 1-2 for the much-anticipated 2025 Light Rail Conference, featuring a packed lineup of LRT professionals who are significantly influencing today’s rail transit industry.
WIR 2025: Building Your ‘Leadership Toolkit’
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of industry mentors, who will help you build your “leadership toolkit.” They will provide winning strategies and hard-earned lessons
Webinar – Inside Efficient Railway Expansion: An In Depth Review of Cable Management
Join us on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Register Now > As traffic volumes surge past pre-pandemic levels, many U.S. highways are struggling to keep up – especially in