MxV Rail: Building the New Facility for Accelerated Service Testing
PUEBLO, Colo. – Scientist Chris Johnson writes about the Facility for Accelerated service Testing (FAST®).
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Global Rail Leaders Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Progress
Colorado Springs, Colo. –– This week, MxV Rail announced a “New Memorandum of Understanding” with the Centre for Heavy Haul Rail Research and Development organization, which is a nonprofit society operating under the aegis of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited.
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
MxV Rail Opens Registration for AAR’s 2026 Research Review
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and MxV Rail have opened registration for the 31st Annual AAR Research Review.
Lee Nelson Appointed Executive Director of SERTC by MxV Rail
PUEBLO, Colo. –– Association of American Railroads’ subsidiary MxV Rail, announced this week that Lee Nelson has been selected as Executive Director of the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC). Nelson brings over two decades of hazardous materials emergency response expertise and returns to SERTC during a period of transformative growth and modernization.
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
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
Rail Template Performance Evaluation
PUEBLO, Colo. – Ulrich Spangenberg, Principal Investigator II, and Alexander Keylin, Principal Investigator at MxV Rail write about rail template performance evaluation. This article appeared in Railway Track and Structures’ August 2025 issue.
Executives Discuss ‘Allyship to Action’ at Women in Rail 2025
Fostering a supportive environment that lifts up talent and recognizes an individual’s or project’s contribution to the organization or community is key.
Meet the ‘Leadership Journeys’ Lineup for Women in Rail 2025
Railway Age and RT&S are returning to Chicagoland on Oct. 15-16 for the third annual Women in Rail Conference. This year’s program features trailblazing women and their allies who are significantly influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit
NS’s Adams Tops 2025 Women in Rail Lineup
Topping the list of reasons to attend the much-anticipated 2025 Women in Rail Conference is kick-off speaker Annie Adams, Chief Human Resources Officer at Norfolk Southern (NS). Railway Age and RT&S are proud to return to Chicagoland on Oct. 15-16
Power Behind the Rails: RT&S 2025 Women in Rail Engineering
ATLANTA – Celebrating fourteen dedicated women in rail engineering, these winners make the fourth annual list for this award.
MxV Rail: Lateral Track Strength Increase During Maintenance Speed Restrictions
PUEBLO, Colo. – From the June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, MxV Rail’s Principal Investigator II, Engineering Services, Steve Wilk discusses lateral track strength.
The 30th Annual AAR Research Review Celebrates Collaboration
Pueblo, Colo. –– The 30th Annual AAR Research review, hosted by MxV Rail from April 29 to May 1, 2025, brought together more than 300 attendees from around the world, including Class I and short line railroads, university students, and suppliers inspired by three days of learning, dialogue, and knowledge sharing in service of moving the industry forward.
MxV Rail Announces 30th Annual AAR Research Review Keynote Speaker: Erik Gotlund
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail announced Erik Gotlund from TTX will be the Keynote Speaker for the 30th Annual AAR Research Review.
Spike Fatigue Life Based on In-Track Load Measurements
PUEBLO, Colo. – From the February issue of Railway Track & Structures, Principal Investigator I Yin Gao and Principal Investigator II Yuqing Zeng write about evaluating spike fatigue.
MxV Rail Unveils Heavy Duty Maintenance Facility at Pueblo Plex
PUEBLO, Colo. — MxV Rail announces the grand opening of its newHeavy Duty Maintenance Facility (HDMF) at Pueblo Plex.
Crossing Diamond Pad Performance
PUEBLO, Colo. – From Steve Wilk, Ph.D. Principal Investigator, Engineering Services;
Duane Otter, Ph.D., PE, Scientist;
Ben Bakkum, PE, Principal Investigator I, Engineering Services.