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NEWS

NRC Railroad Equipment Auction Produces Substantial Returns

Thanks to broad support from sellers, buyers, sponsors, and other members, the NRC's 20th Annual Railroad Equipment Auction raised more than $70,000 for safety resources.

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NRC Members Meet with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

After meeting in Washington, D.C., for the NRC's spring board meeting, NRC members and staff went to Capitol Hill for discussions with lawmakers about issues impacting the railway industry.

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NRC 2024 Conference Attendees Take to the Golf Course and Shooting Range

Hundreds of conference attendees took a break from the busy conference schedule for a round of golf or trap shooting in the Phoenix area.

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Herzog Technologies Hosts U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne on Facility Tour

NRC member Herzog Technologies hosted a grassroots event with U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne where they discussed its service to the railway industry and its economic impact.

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Railway Industry Veteran Joe Daloisio Is Named NRC Chairman

Joe Daloisio was named NRC Chairman at the annual conference in Scottsdale in early January. Former NRC Chairman Steve Bolte stepped down following a two-year term.

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NRC Honors FTS Tools and Industry Railway Suppliers with 2023 Innovation in Technology Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the NRC's second annual Innovation in Technology Award: FTS Tools and Railway Industry Suppliers.

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Modern Railway Systems Chief Signal Engineer Tom Hunter Wins Field Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Modern Railway Systems' Tom Hunter for being recognized as the 2023 NRC Field Employee of the Year.

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R.J. Corman Wins 2023 NRC Small Project of the Year Award

R.J. Corman was honored at the 2024 NRC Annual Conference for its work to construct a new test loop at MxV Rail’s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) in Pueblo, Colorado.

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NRC Announces 2023 Safe Contractor of the Year Award Winners

NRC honored 47 contractors with "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards for their exemplary safety performance in 2023 at the NRC's 2024 Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Ames Construction Wins NRC 2023 Large Construction Project of the Year Award

Ames Construction has been honored for its work on the Sandpoint Junction Connector project on BNSF Railway in Sandpoint, Idaho.

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NRC Honors FTS Tools and Industry Railway Suppliers with 2023 Innovation in Technology Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the NRC's second annual Innovation in Technology Award: FTS Tools and Railway Industry Suppliers.

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Modern Railway Systems Chief Signal Engineer Tom Hunter Wins Field Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Modern Railway Systems' Tom Hunter for being recognized as the 2023 NRC Field Employee of the Year.

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R.J. Corman Wins 2023 NRC Small Project of the Year Award

R.J. Corman was honored at the 2024 NRC Annual Conference for its work to construct a new test loop at MxV Rail’s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) in Pueblo, Colorado.

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NRC Announces 2023 Safe Contractor of the Year Award Winners

NRC honored 47 contractors with "Safe Contractor of the Year" awards for their exemplary safety performance in 2023 at the NRC's 2024 Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Ames Construction Wins NRC 2023 Large Construction Project of the Year Award

Ames Construction has been honored for its work on the Sandpoint Junction Connector project on BNSF Railway in Sandpoint, Idaho.

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Joe Daloisio, June 2024

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The NRC Is Giving Industrial Development the Attention It Deserves

Joe Daloisio, May 2024

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Mentors Can Make All the Difference in Building a Successful Career

Joe Daloisio, April 2024

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Our Industry Needs Your Voice on Capitol Hill

Joe Daloisio, March 2024

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NRC Tackles Communication Across the Generations

Joe Daloisio, February 2024

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The NRC Conference Is Bigger, Better, and More Relevant Than Ever

Steve Bolte, January 2024

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NRC Honors Top Industry Performers at Annual Conference

Steve Bolte, December 2023

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My Railroad Story Is All About Family — Yours Can Be, Too

Steve Bolte, November 2023

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Leslie’s Rules of the Road To Make the Most of the NRC Conference

Steve Bolte, October 2023

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Good News for Navigating the Evolving Sustainability Landscape

Steve Bolte, October 2023

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Good News for Navigating the Evolving Sustainability Landscape

Steve Bolte, September 2023

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Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw To Headline NRC 2024 Conference

Steve Bolte, August 2023

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What Do You Get For Your NRC Membership?

Steve Bolte, July 2023

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Don’t Overlook Opportunities to Celebrate Exceptional Accomplishments

Steve Bolte, June 2023

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The NRC Is Building Valuable Connections on Capitol Hill

Steve Bolte, May 2023, see page 12 of digital publication

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NRC Tackles Tough Issue of Mental Health in New Safety Training Video

Steve Bolte, March 2023, see page 12 of the digital publication

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It’s Time to Clear Up Some Misconceptions About the NRC Railroad Equipment Auction

Steve Bolte, February 2023

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NRC Conference Highlights Rail Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Steve Bolte, January 2023, see page 12 of digital publication

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NRC Honors Top Performers at Conference

Steve Bolte, November 2022, see page 6 of digital publication

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Past Attendees Make a Strong Case for Attending the 2023 NRC Conference

Steve Bolte, October 2022

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The NRC Conference in One Word: Networking

Steve Bolte, September 2022

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Sustainability Has Staying Power

Steve Bolte, August 2022

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Grassroots Events Cultivate Productive Relationships and a Strong Industry

Steve Bolte, July 2022 (see pg. 6 of digital publication)

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There’s a Reason Why Exceptional Railroaders Make Exceptional Anglers

Steve Bolte, June 2022

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Here’s All the Buzz from the NRC Equipment Auction

Steve Bolte, May 2022

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The NRC Is the Ultimate Bridge Builder

Steve Bolte, April 2022

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New Infrastructure Law Tees Up Tremendous Opportunities

Steve Bolte, March 2022

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Optimize Your Fleet with the NRC’s Annual Equipment Auction

Steve Bolte, February 2022

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Three Leaders Take Different Tracks to the NRC Hall of Fame

Jim Hansen, January 2022

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The NRC Is Resilient, Relevant and Well-Positioned for the Future

Jim Hansen, December 2021

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Set Your Expectations Sky High for 2022 NRC Conference

Jim Hansen, November 2021

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My Heroes Have Always Been Railroaders

Jim Hansen, October 2021

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What’s the Most Valuable Thing You’ve Brought Home from an Industry Event?

Jim Hansen, September 2021

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2022 NRC Conference Will Be ‘Well Worth the Wait’

Jim Hansen, August 2021

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It’s Really Happening next January! Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 NRC Conference

Jim Hansen, July 2021

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Why Railroad Contracting Is More Like Hockey than Golf

Jim Hansen, June 2021

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Annual Equipment Auction Is One for the Record Books

Jim Hansen, May 2021, see page 4 of digital publication

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Every Day Is Railroad Day at the NRC

Jim Hansen, April 2021

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Railway Contractors and Suppliers Are Powering the Technology Train

Jim Hansen, March 2021

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Save the Date for May 13: The 17th Annual NRC Railroad Equipment Auction

Jim Hansen, February 2021

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NS’ Jim Squires Sends Positive Message to Contractors and Suppliers

Jim Hansen, January 2021, see page 7 of digital publication

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Women Are Making Inroads Across the Industry … and We’re Better for It

Jim Hansen, December 2020

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Four Smart Reasons to Get on Board with NRC FirstLook 2021

Jim Hansen, November 2020, see page 4 of digital publication

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Coming This January! NRC FirstLook 2021

Jim Hansen, October 15, 2020

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The Battle Against Pandemic Fatigue

Jim Hansen, August 2020

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Transit, Passenger Rail Make up a Growing Piece of NRC Members’ Pie

Jim Hansen, June 2020

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COVID-19 Tests Railway Contractors and Suppliers and They Deserve a Passing Grade

Jim Hansen, May 2020

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NRC Membership Is an Invaluable Career Option

Jim Hansen, April 2020

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NRC Working Committees Get the Job Done. Consider Getting in on the Action

Jim Hansen, March 2020

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What's Your Railroad Story? Time To Get the Word Out

Jim Hansen, February 2020

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‘Change’ Prevailing Message for 2020 Conference, NRC and Year Ahead

Mike Choat, January 2020

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The Association's Year Ahead

Mike Choat, December 2019

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Safety, the Holidays, NRC Annual Conference and Beyond

Mike Choat, November 2019

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2020 NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition and the NRC’s ongoing efforts on FRA Part 243

Mike Choat, October 2019

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Register for NRC Conference, NRC/REMSA exhibition

Mike Choat, September 2019

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Updates and summer of safety in the 'swamp'

What our members say…

The NRC provides a host of opportunities for railroads, contractors and suppliers to come together. Of course, the Annual Conference is the highlight of the year, but I have found great value in the ongoing educational webinars too. They feature key industry faces and figures to answer questions, tackle tough topics and bring clarity to the many changes happening in Washington.

Erika Bruhnke

Vice President, Training Services

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