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3/10/2025
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Registration opens for 'Women of Influence in Rail' celebration

Progressive Railroading will host a live, free webinar at 1 p.m. (EDT) March 20 to honor the 50 Women of Influence in Rail for 2025.
The online event will feature a moderated panel discussion with four industry leaders who are among this year's honorees. The panelists are Christina Bottomley, vice president of business development and real estate, CSX; Kirsten Bowen, national director of rail and transit, Michael Baker International; Felismina "Mina" De Oliveira, vice president of enterprise resources, Norfolk Southern Railway; and Laura McNichol, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, Watco.
The interactive session will feature a live audience Q&A session, moderated by Progressive Railroading Senior Editor Julie Sneider. The webcast is open to all rail professionals looking to gain inspiration and insights from some of the most influential women in the industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate their achievements and learn from their experiences. Click here to register for this event.
To see the entire 2025 list of the 50 Women of Influence in Rail, click here.
Contact Progressive Railroading editorial staff.