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Rising Stars 2026: Cameron Ginther  Rising Stars 2026: Rebecca LaRocco  Rising Stars 2026: Julia Leone   Rising Stars 2026: Jessica Lynn  In memoriam: Jesse Chalich  From the Editor: G&W's Michael Miller to receive the 2026 Railroad Innovator Award at RailTrends  FRA-funded 'Safety Train' to help Short Line Safety Institute step up messaging RailTrends 2025: Irresistible forces vs. immovable objects — by Tony Hatch Rising Stars 2025: Cole Pennington Rising Stars 2025: Jake Weir Rising Stars 2025: Michael Crosslin Rising Stars 2025: Steve Berish Rising Stars 2025: Aymel Sanchez Class I Outlook '25: Despite economic and political uncertainties, large road leaders are mostly upbeat about the year ahead RailTrends 2024: Tony Hatch's top 10 reflections and impressions (and more) The genuine article: Rick Webb, recipient of the 2022 Railroad Innovator Award From provider to partner: Mississippi Export Railroad marks 100 years From the Editor: For short lines, growth is an 'existential imperative' Rising Stars 2022: Kelle Williams The growth focus and the Great Pivot: a RailTrends 2021 recap by Tony Hatch Mindset, process and technological changes help the Belt Railway tighten its performance for Windy City stakeholders If the STB blesses its Pan Am marriage, CSX expects the union to be productive and fruitful From the Editor — In memoriam: Jake Jacobson From the editor: Of Quick Response codes and bridging the gap(s) For Watco, the ability to grow depends on the ability to be extremely attentive to shippers’ needs Railroads face the never-ending challenge of preventing train-motorist accidents at crossings A short liner of another sort: Rio Grande Pacific finds a nonconformist style suited to its growth strategy Under new ownership and management, Pioneer Railcorp has gained a new lease on business growth Short lines rely on their core aptitude — business development — to attract more customers Railway Association of Canada: Of evolution, leadership, diversity and a first-ever female chair