Progressive Railroading

What's Next in Progressive Railroading's September Issue

The September 2016 issue of Progressive Railroading focuses on 'What's Next' technologically and 'Who's Next' when it comes to the rail industry's youngest and most accomplished members. It's a must-read package for your customers — the more than 25,000 professional, proactive and progressive railroaders who turn to Progressive Railroading magazine every month, and to our websites and E-newsletters every day.

Don't miss your chance to advertise, and to buy into digital newsletters and website opportunities with unprecedented reach. Ads in the September 2016 issue get bonus distribution at the IANA show in Houston and RSI in Omaha.

Here's a look behind the curtain at what we're writing about in September:

  • Progressive Railroading's 2016 Rising Stars
  • Focus on Technology: What's Next?
  • Mechanical: Fuel Management
  • MOW: Track Inspection Technology
  • Product Roundup/MOW: Ballast Management (Part 2)
Full September Editorial Preview


■  Ad space closes on August 11 and materials are due August 18.
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Cesar Mijares
Mexico, Latin & South America Sales Manager
Progressive Railroading
P: 803-894-4196
cesar@intrade-international.com
2016 Media Kit
Progressive Railroading September Issue Editorial Preview
Progressive Railroading's 2016 Rising Stars
The 2016 class of Progressive Railroading's Rising Stars encompasses a stellar batch of individuals under the age of 40 who may be "who's next" in terms of rail industry movers and shakers. Now in its fourth year, the program identifies 20 honorees from this year's pool of 140 reader-nominated individuals who are making a positive difference in the rail industry through their career achievements, demonstrated leadership, professional association activity or community involvement. Honorees are recognized in the September issue, at a dinner at the end of July and online at ProgressiveRailroading.com, and you can recognize your customers with an ad, online or in print.
Focus on Technology:
What's Next?
What's next on the technology front in the rail realm? We'll talk "next" with freight and passenger railroaders, technology providers, academics and other industry leaders about how positive train control (PTC) is spawning its own subsets of innovation, where the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to creep into the rail realm, and what additional U.S. regulatory and legislative activity might be in the works. Other new-technology needle nudging will be discussed, both in print and online: the use of drones for surveillance and data collection; mobile apps that drive efficiencies and improve service; and more.

Contact your sales rep for how you can contribute your digital content and videos to ProgressiveRailroading.com.
Special Advertising Section:
Supplier Perspectives — What's Next?
Your company's products and a 200-word answer to our question — "What technology, event or development will be a game-changer for the U.S. rail industry in the next 3 to 5 years?"

– will be posted online at http://www.ProgressiveRailroading.com. See your sales rep for how to get into our special print section, open only to half-page or larger advertisers in the September issue.
Mechanincal:
Fuel Management
Fuel costs continue to consume a significant portion of freight railroads' budgets. To reduce fuel usage and costs, the large roads continue to rely on the three e's: education, equipment and experimentation. Are they taking any different approaches when it comes to educating engineers on diesel-saving train operation techniques, employing locomotive engine-control devices or exploring the latest fuel-conserving technologies? Tweaking any existing programs or procedures? We turn to freight-rail executives for answers, creating the ideal environment for your ad message.
MOW:
Track Inspection Technology
What's new and/or tried and true in the track inspection product and services arena? Track inspection and rail-defect detection equipment suppliers and service providers share information on the products/technology they offer in the track inspection arena.

Contact your sales rep for how you can buy an ad and contribute your content so readers know what's next from you.
Product Roundup/MOW:
Ballast Management (Part 2)
Class Is, regionals and short lines still have a lot of ballast-related work to do, and they still need to know who to turn to for help. Railroad MOW managers rely heavily on suppliers and service providers that offer cutting-edge ballast equipment and related technology — from automated conveyor trains and distribution systems to ballast cleaners and an array of system options. Part 1 was in our June issue; here we relay information from several more equipment/technology providers.

Contact your sales rep for how you can buy an ad and contribute your content so readers know what's next from you.