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It's Here: Your Oct Preview of Progressive Railroading
What does the upcoming election mean to the rail industry? What's the current state of passenger rail? Will crosstie production continue its uptrend? Find all this and much more in the October issue of Progressive Railroading. Not only do more than 25,000 professionals turn to Progressive Railroading magazine every month in order to find out what's going on in the rail industry, but many more also read our websites and eNewsletters every day. Don't miss your chance to advertise in print and/or digital products with unprecedented reach. This issue gets bonus distribution at the 98th Annual Railway Tie Association Symposium and Technical Conference being held Oct. 25-28, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Fla.
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■ Ad space closes on September 11 and materials are due September 18.
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Sincerely,
Acacia Reber
Eastern US Regional Sales Manager
Progressive Railroading
P: 215-704-3349
acacia.reber@tradepress.com
2016 Media Kit
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Progressive Railroading: October 2016 Editorial Summary
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Cover Story: The 2016 U.S. Elections and the Rail Industry
"Wait until after the election" has been this year's "Wait 'til next year" rallying cry in rail country. It has more to do with timing than the actual election season itself, but there's plenty potentially at stake this election cycle. What are railroaders' most pressing legislative and regulatory issues? What are the key policy questions? For answers, insight, context and perspective, the Progressive Railroading staff picked the brains of rail industry stakeholders and thought leaders. Don't miss placing your ad in what promises to be a well-read and much talked about issue.
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Progressive Railroading's 15th Annual Passenger Rail at a Glance Report
As North American transit agencies attempt to accommodate ridership growth and maintain a state of good repair in an-anything-but-certain funding environment, they continue to invest in passenger rail - whether it means purchasing modern equipment/new technology, replacing aging infrastructure or building new lines. What types of projects are agencies investing? Who's investing in rolling stock? What are their annual operating costs? Capital costs? It's all there in "Passenger Rail at a Glance" our annual report on transit agency facts and figures. The 2016 edition details current and proposed capital projects from more than two dozen of the continent's largest transit agencies.
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MOW Annual Market Update - Cross, Switch and Bridge Ties
In June, crosstie production increased 13.4 percent to 2.5 million units and purchases increased 4.9 percent to 2.5 million units from May levels, the Railway Tie Association (RTA) reported in late July. Compared with year-ago levels, production was up 14.8 percent and purchases were up 9.5 percent, according to RTA. Do tie producers expect the uptrend to continue? If so, for how long (and how strong)? How are they preparing for what's next? For context and perspective, we'll talk with the RTA, as well as wood-tie suppliers. For additional marketplace trends and issues, we'll also check in with suppliers of concrete, steel and composite ties.
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C&S: Switch Machine Technology Update
A failed switch can shut down the railroad, particularly when it fails without warning. Enter switch machines, which operate/monitor points, movable frogs and derails. Suppliers tell us how they continue to fine-tune their offerings, which range from units that are easier to maintain to devices that feature diagnostics capabilities. They'll also offer information on some of their tried-and-true machines.
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Short-Line Profile: Pioneer Railcorp
In January, Pioneer Railcorp marked its 30th anniversary and three decades of steady growth driven by short-line acquisitions. The Peoria, Ill.-based holding company that began in 1986 as operator of the West Jersey Railroad - an 18-mile leased line in Salem, N.J. - now owns 17 short lines and six other rail operations in 12 states that control nearly 600 miles of track. But it might not necessarily be acquisitions that spur growth for Pioneer over the next 30 years, and beyond. So what will? Pioneer President and CEO J. Michael Carr explains.
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