February Issue Highlights

You'll find our in-depth article on the Federal Railroad Administration and the Surface Transportation Board in the wake of Congress reconvening later this month of the utmost importance along with other features in our February issue. Make 2023 a banner year by getting noticed early and often by influential rail executives forever on the hunt for new and innovative products.

February 2023 Editorial Lineup

Cover story: D.C. Update

When Congress reconvenes in January 2023, the Republicans will take over the House with a slim majority, while Democrats hold their slim majority in the Senate. Whether any significant rail-related legislation can pass under those circumstances is up in the air. But where the rail industry and its customers will see some important government action — some welcome and some not-so-much depending on which side one is on — will be at the Federal Railroad Administration and the Surface Transportation Board.

At the FRA, railroads, shippers and labor unions will be watching for a final ruling on a proposed mandate on train-crew size. On the passenger-rail side, Amtrak, passenger train advocates and rail suppliers in the construction industry will be watching for the FRA's decision on where new intercity corridors will be established. And at the STB level, all eyes will be on the board's decision over whether two Class I railroads — Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern — should be allowed to merge and, likely, shake up the North American freight-rail market. This month, Senior Associate Editor Julie Sneider will take a look at those and other issues in our annual D.C. Update. 

Also in the Issue:

Special Section: Annual Finance & Leasing Guide
Technology Update: MOW — IoT & Predictive Maintenance
Special/MOW: NRC Chairman’s Column

Note: All editorial topics are subject to change without notice.

What Are We Covering In March and April?

March Issue

Class I Focus: Norfolk Southern Railway (Cover)
MOW: Vegetation Management Equipment/Services
Technology Update: Rail Safety Products
MOW: Rail Grinding

Bonus Distribution: SWARS - March 29-30 - San Antonio, TX; ASLRRA - April 2-4 - New Orleans, LA


April Issue

MOW: MOW Spending Report (Cover)
Mechanical: Hopper Cars
C&S: Engineering and Design
Technology Update: Monitoring

See the full 2023 editorial calendar here.

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