Fellow Women In Rail,
2018 was a busy and extremely productive year for the League of Railway Women. We are so grateful for your support.
In this year, we:
- Changed the organization’s name to better reflect our mission and members;
- Launched our new website, which provides additional resources for members and strengthens our brand;
- Held four successful networking events in conjunction with major industry gatherings;
- Presented longtime board member and former president Kathy Keeney with the first annual LRW Hall of Fame Award;
- Hosted another very successful annual conference, in conjunction with RSI/CMA 2018;
- Presented our annual Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship to Payton Comazzetto,
- Held the first webinar in our new "Railroading 101" series on November 27, titled "An Overview of U.S. Freight Railroads and the U.S. Economy,"
These activities raise the profile of our organization within the rail industry and demonstrate the important role women play throughout the railroading community. I am incredibly inspired by, and grateful to, the LRW board and committees, whose vision and dedicated work ensured the success of our events this year.
I am also grateful to our
corporate partners, who support LRW through their financial contributions and contribute to the advancement of women in the rail industry.
I invite all LRW members to get more involved with our organization to make the most of your membership. Attend a networking event, volunteer to help on a committee, or consider running for a board position. I and the organization’s leadership team remain focused on bringing value to our members and improving dialog among, and support for, our membership.
As always, thank you for being a member. We are excited to share 2019 with you and look forward to what the new year will bring!
Warm Regards,
Tanis Peterson
2017-19 LRW President
Senior Director, Operations and Regulatory Affairs
Railway Association of Canada
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NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
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The Florida sun was shining bright as LRW ascended on the NRC Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition at the gorgeous J.W. Marriott Marco Island on January 6 to 9, 2019. The conference featured an LRW-hosted rail panel discussion. The 'Women in Rail' panel featured:
Thank you ladies for helping us connect and cultivate women in rail!
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2019 LRW Annual Conference at Railway Interchange
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Join us in the Twin Cities this fall! This year's LRW Annual Conference will be held in conjunction with Railway Interchange 2019 from September 22-25 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Our events team has been busy putting together a great program schedule for this year's event.
Registration and room blocks will open on
April 4 so stay tuned!
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Upcoming LRW Signature Events
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Railroad Day on Capitol Hill - LRW Reception on May 7
Washington, DC on May 8, 2019
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25th Annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference
New Orleans, LA
June 18-21, 2019
Host Organization: Wheel Rail Seminars
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Railway Interchange 2019
Minneapolis, MN
September 22-25, 2019
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On September 17, LRW hosted a networking reception at the
2018 AREMA Annual Conference & Exposition held in Chicago, IL. The evening reception was well-attended by women and men from across the industry, who gathered together to hear about the exciting year ahead for women in rail. The AREMA reception is a signature LRW event and is focused on building community across the rail industry. Thanks to AREMA for their continued support of LRW.
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Women Advancing Our Industry
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TTCI names Kari Gonzales VP, CFO
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LRW Director Kari Gonzales was promoted to vice president and chief financial officer by the Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI)
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Cathrin S. Banks elevated to MDDE President
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Federalsburg, Md.-based Class III Maryland and Delaware Railroad Company (MDDE) has promoted Cathrin S. Banks to President, effective Jan. 1, 2019. At 33, she is one of the youngest female CEOs in the railroad industry.
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PA DOT leader Leslie Richards named to transportation research committee
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards has been named vice chairman of the 2019 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Executive Committee.
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2018 Annual Conference a Grand Success!
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Our stompin’ grounds for this year’s LRW Annual Conference was overflowing with southern charm, honky tonkin’ and “y’alls”!
Held in conjunction with the RSI/CMA 2018 Rail Expo & Technical Conference from September 9-11 at Music City Center in Nashville, TN, the conference program featured presentations from a diverse group of speakers from across the industry on a variety of topics.
During the RSI/CMA General Session & Keynote Address, held on September 10,
Tanis Peterson, President, League of Railway Women (LRW), named
Corina Moore, President and CEO, Ontario Northland, as the 2018 LRW Outstanding Woman of the Year. “Under Corina's leadership as the first female president and CEO of a major Canadian Railway,
Ontario Northland underwent the most significant transformation in its history,” said
Amanda Patrick, Vice President, LRW. “Recently, Corina was the first woman to be appointed to the
Railway Association of Canada's Board of Directors.” This award, co-sponsored by
Progressive Railroading, has recognized 21 outstanding industry leaders, since its inception in 1998.
View the awards presentation here.
Ronald Batory, Administrator for the
Federal Railroad Administration, presented this year’s keynote address. In his presentation, Batory spoke about the state of the rail industry and plans for future transportation projects and regulations.
LRW Program Schedule
This year’s conference theme was connecting and cultivating women in rail, and featured presentations about everything from career development to mitigating beaver damn damage.
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Corina Moore Named LRW Outstanding Woman of the Year
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Co-sponsored by Progressive Railroading, this annual award is presented to a woman in the rail industry who demonstrates vision, initiative, creativity and guidance in a leadership role within her professional railway field; is innovative, a problem-solver and overcomes challenges; and brings consistent excellence to her organization and surrounding community.
“Under Corina's leadership as the first female president and CEO of a major Canadian Railway, Ontario Northland underwent the most significant transformation in its history,” said
Amanda Patrick, LRW Vice President. “Recently, Corina was the first woman to be appointed to the Railway Association of Canada's Board of Directors.”
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Emilia Marceta: LRW Outstanding Member of the Year
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The 2018 LRW Outstanding Member of the Year was awarded to
Emilia Marceta, Project Coordinator, Signals & Communications, Network Infrastructure,
Metrolinx and LRW Public Relations and Outreach Chair, by
Tanis Peterson, LRW President at the Annual Membership Meeting held during the
RSI/CMA 2018 Rail Expo & Technical Conference in Nashville, TN on September 11.
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208 Scholarship Winner: Payton Comazzetto
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Payton Comazzetto, Assistant Station Manager for the
Rocky Mountaineer rail tour company in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, has been named the winner of the 2018
Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship by the League of Railway Women (LRW). The scholarship winner was announced by the LRW at its 2018 annual conference in Nashville.
Read More
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LRW’s Inaugural Learning Webinar on Freight Rail and the U.S. Economy Draws over 100 Viewers
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On November 27, 2018, the League of Railway Women (LRW) hosted its first in a series of "Railroading 101" learning webinars.
The webinar was moderated by LRW board member,
Kari Gonzales, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
The webinar speaker was
Luisa Fernandez-Willey, Senior Economist at the Association of American Railroads and LRW Membership Chair, the broadcast titled “An Overview of the U.S. Freight Railroads & U.S. Economy” provided an overview of U.S. freight rail, current trends in rail traffic and the U.S. economy.
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LRW is proud to continue our "Railroading 101" series in 2019 with three new upcoming webinars focused on Mechanical, Infrastructure and Signaling Systems.
Next in our series is an overview of
Mechanical Systems that will be hosted in late February/early March.
Please keep an eye on our website to stay up-to-date on the webinar schedule and speaker lineup.
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Want to broaden the reach of your business and support women in rail? Consider an LRW Corporate Partnership.
Find Out How
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Have you updated your LRW membership profile?
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If you haven't done so already, please log into your account and update your profile settings.
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It's easy to renew your 2019 membership!
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Membership renewal is just a click away with our new easy to use self-service portal!
Just log into your
www.railwaywomen.org account and select 'Membership Renewal' under 'Account Details'.
Don't miss out on exclusive LRW industry events, news and opportunities!
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- Cyber Security Coordinator, Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, DC United States [Apply Now] Closes: 2/4/2019
- Assistant Manager, Tank Car Safety, Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, DC United States [Apply Now] Closes: 2/4/2019
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We'd love your input! Please contact us at
info@railwaywomen.org if you have suggestions for newsletter content or if you would like to contribute.
Best,
The LRW Public Relations & Outreach Committee
- Alison Brayman, Canadian Pacific Railway
- Betsy Cantwell, GoRail
- Kari Gonzales, Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
- Colleen Leonardo, PNR RailWorks, Inc.
- Sarah Leonardo, T-Rail Products, Inc.
- Emilia Marceta, Metrolinx
- Mallory Moran, The Greenbrier Companies
- Amanda Patrick, Railway Supply Institute
- Carol Steckbeck, Independent Public Relations and Communications Professional
- Stacey Taylor, T-Rail Products, Inc.
- Kristin Ward, NARSTCO, Inc.
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About the League of Railway Women
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Founded in 1997, the League of Railway Women (LRW) is committed to improving the railroad industry by connecting and cultivating women in rail. Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women, thereby promoting diversity and improving the business results of the railroad industry.
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