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Progressive Railroading August 2020 Editorial Lineup
Cover Story:
Focus on Norfolk Southern
Second-quarter volumes were on the decline across all of Norfolk Southern Railway's commodity segments as of late April, setting up for a soft revenue outlook, NS officials said while announcing the Class I's first-quarter earnings. While the COVID-19 pandemic will impact business volumes for the year, the railroad's operating model should generate... Read Full Preview
Communications & Signaling Special Section:
The 2020-21 C&S Product Information Directory
Moving rail cars and locomotives through yards and across country quickly is critical to increasing rail efficiency and controlling operating costs, so railroads are always in search of new devices, software and data systems for signaling, communications and railway automation. Progressive Railroading's C&S Product Information Directory is a single-source reference for railroaders seeking communications and signaling technology information, this annual directory includes a comprehensive buyer's guide that features listings in more than 30 C&S product categories.
Technology Update:
Fuel Management
Fuel consumes a considerable portion of railroads' budgets. Finding ways to reduce fuel usage is always a priority, and railroads tap technology to help them do just that. Read Full Preview
MOW:
Material Handling Equipment
Maintenance-of-way managers continue to seek equipment — including machines that handle and distribute such materials as rail, ties and ballast — that'll help them minimize the time crews spend on the track. Read Full Preview
Bonus Distribution:
- RSI 2020 Education & Expo Conference (Sept. 9-11, 2020, Hyatt Regency Chicago)
- AREMA 2020 Annual Conference & Expo (Sept. 13-16, 2020, Hilton Anatole, Dallas)
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