Legislative Update — Railroads & D.C.
With a new Congress and a new presidential administration taking over in D.C., 2021 could be a major year for rail transportation legislation and regulation. What are freight railroads and rail suppliers hoping will — and will not — get passed? What initiatives might come out of President Joe Biden's administration? Will "Amtrak Joe" be a friend or foe to passenger railroads struggling with crushing budget shortfalls due to the economic fallout from COVID-19? Will Congress finally take action on a major infrastructure bill? This month, Senior Associate Editor Julie Sneider takes a look at those and other questions in our annual Legislative Update.
Special Section:
Annual Finance & Leasing Guide
Our 21st annual guide provides a directory of finance-related resources — including banks, lessors, finance companies and professional services providers. It also features rail-car leasing commentary from Progressive Railroading Columnist Dick Kloster.
MOW:
IoT & Predictive Maintenance — "Big Data" Conference Recap
In December 2020, the University of Delaware's seventh annual "Big Data in Railroad Maintenance Planning" conference was held virtually. In an event recap, Managing Editor Jeff Stagl shares how the industry is leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) and predictive analytics, smart sensors, and other new technology to drive safety and efficiency on the MOW front.
C&S/MOW:
Winter Challenges
When Old Man Winter becomes ornery, railroads have a difficult time maintaining operations. Fortunately, technological and engineering advancements are helping railroads better deal with tough winter conditions. This month, rail industry suppliers share information on some of those advancements designed to help railroads contend with the challenges of operating in winter.
Note: All editorial topics are subject to change without notice.
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