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May 2021 Editorial Lineup
Cover Story:
CN's ESG Embrace and Engagement
CN is striving to be a leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) pursuits and results among North American Class Is and transportation sector constituents. CN also aims to be on the leading edge of ESG best practices over the long term.
The railroad's recent efforts include forming the CN Indigenous Advisory Council and R.I.S.E. (Railroaders Who Influence, Support and Empower Black Colleagues) employee resource group; adhering to a strict climate action plan; updating board governance policies; embracing more responsible business practices; and broadening energy efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and land management measures.
What else is CN doing on the ESG front, and why? How will ESG help the Class I grow and prosper? For answers, Managing Editor Jeff Stagl holds court with these CN executives: Sean Finn, executive vice president of corporate services and chief legal officer; Janet Drysdale, VP of financial planning; Dorthea Klein, VP of human resources; and Jim Sokol, VP of mechanical.
C&S:
Communication & Signaling 2021 Spending Snapshot
A number of freight and passenger railroads have boosted their maintenance-of-way budgets this year, as illustrated in the 2021 MOW Spending Report in our April issue. Many also have ratcheted up their communications and signaling (C&S) expenditures. In a C&S Spending Snapshot, we'll report on the dollars that a number of freight and passenger roads are allocating for that sector in 2021 — with comparison 2020 figures — and chronicle some of the major C&S projects on their agendas.
MOW:
Special Trackwork
We check in with suppliers of special trackwork components. They'll share information on their latest offerings, ranging from rail braces to lift switches and lift frogs to bonded insulated rail joints to guard rail assemblies to switch points and crossing diamonds.
Technology Update:
Fluid Sealing Management
A sampling of companies share information on their product and program solutions.
Note: All editorial topics are subject to change without notice.
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