Latest Rail Industry News
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has named Lois Pittman director of operations and maintenance, responsible for the operation of Tri-Rail, South Florida’s only commuter rail system.
Strato, Inc. has named Todd Baker vice president of global supply chain, effective January 2018. Baker will be responsible for managing Strato’s Purchasing and Logistics Departments and strategic negotiation with international suppliers.
The Board of Directors of American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARI) has appointed John O'Bryan president and chief executive officer. The Board had appointed O'Bryan president and interim chief executive officer on January 1, 2018.
Union Pacific has named Cindy Sanborn regional vice president transportation for its western region, effective February 16, 2018. Sanborn succeeds Richard Castagna, who will retire after nearly 25 years of service.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has named John M. Scheib executive vice president law and administration and chief legal officer, effective March 1, 2018. The NS Board of Directors appointed him to succeed William A. Galanko, who is retiring on March 1, 2018, after 28 years with the company.
Harsco Rail has named Allen Branham vice president North America sales and global contracting services.
The Central Maine & Québec Railway has named Chad Mowery vice president operations, effective January 1, 2018, and J. Wesley Logan general manager operations, effective January 15, 2018.