Railway Age is pleased to announce that Katie Farmer, President and CEO of BNSF, will be speaking at Railway Age‘s 12th Annual Rail Insights Conference, to be held virtually June 11, bringing together industry leaders for frank discussions on the trends and challenges shaping the North American rail sector. During this free event, Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono will engage in “fireside chat”-style conversations with Farmer, who, as the first female chief executive of a Class I railroad and Railway Age’s 2023 Railroader of the Year, brings a powerful perspective on leadership, service, safety, and the future of North American rail. With more than three decades at BNSF, Farmer has held leadership roles across every major function of the business and now leads one of North America’s largest rail networks. Join the live broadcast to hear from Katie Farmer alongside other industry experts shaping the future of rail, including Michael Miller, CEO, Genesee & Wyoming; Brian Comstock, President of the Americas, The Greenbrier Companies; and Rob Russell, Managing Partner, Russell-Kroese Partners. Topics will range from business growth and service quality to capital investment, technology, safety, regulation, and more. Registration is now open for this free virtual event that starts at 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 11. It not only includes access to three hours of candid insights from industry leadership, but also the ability to submit questions and receive “live” feedback. Railway Age’s Rail Insights 2026 Conference is supported by several sponsors, including BNSF, TrinityRail, Genesee & Wyoming, Loram, and The Greenbrier Companies. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities,…
