Cover story:
BNSF’s New Sustainability Plan
BNSF Railway Co. recently set a goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. With its new "Orange is the New Green" sustainability plan, the Class I laid out a strategy for meeting its environmental targets while improving the efficiency of its network. This month, Senior Associate Editor Julie Sneider talks strategy with the BNSF’s environmental and sustainability leadership.
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Also in this issue
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MOW: Ballast Management
Ballast maintenance programs and practices can affect system velocity and reliability — and that makes shoulder ballast cleaning, undercutting and tamping crucial components of every railroad's maintenance program. Suppliers share information on their latest ballast delivery, installation, maintenance and service offerings.
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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. What's new as well as tried and true in the material handling equipment market? Suppliers share information.
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Special Distribution:
American Association of Railroad Superintendents’ 124th Annual Meeting (June 20-23, 2022, Swissotel, Chicago)
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Note: All editorial topics are subject to change without notice.
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