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December 2020 Editorial Lineup
Cover Story:
Outlook 2021 — Rail CEOs on the Year Ahead
How are North American rail leaders gearing up for 2021? How has COVID-19 colored their plans? Where do they see growth (if they see it)? Challenges regarding same? For answers, we'll check in with Class I CEOs to get their takes on… Read Full Preview
MOW:
Outlook for Railroad Contracting
Freight railroads and transit agencies continue to contract out for a range of infrastructure needs, from system extensions to project oversight to general upkeep. This month, we'll ask a range of contractors: What does 2021 look like? Will it be better than 2020? Similar? Worse?… Read Full Preview
Passenger Rail:
Focus on Amtrak
While Amtrak continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic on ridership and revenue, the intercity passenger railroad also is gearing up to welcome the newest additions to its fleet. From delivery of next-generation high-speed Acela trains (Alstom) on the Northeast Corridor, to testing the first Siemens ALC-42 diesel-electric locomotives that will replace the railroad's diesel fleet by 2024, Amtrak is looking to 2021 as the year of "refleeting,"… Read Full Preview
Mechanical:
Freight-Car Forecast
Freight-car order activity can be a barometer of the rail industry's health — especially, perhaps, during this anything-but-clear pandemic period. What's the car-order outlook for 2021? Which car types, if any, will be in demand? Integrity Rail Partners Inc.'s Richard Kloster shares his projections and insights… Read Full Preview
MOW:
Friction Modifiers/Rail Lubrication
Companies that produce track lubricants and friction modifiers continue to develop products and systems to help railroads reduce lateral forces, and wheel flange and rail wear… Read Full Preview
Note: All editorial topics are subject to change without notice
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