In February 2025, Progressive Railroading announced its 2025 list of 50 "Women of Influence in Rail," a recognition program to highlight the significant contributions women are making in the rail industry.

In November 2024, we invited railroads and rail-related businesses to nominate female employees whose influence is making an impactful difference in their organizations under the following categories: leadership, innovation, mentorship, sustainability and technology. From these submissions, Progressive Railroading compiled a list of 50 women who deserve recognition.

In the following pages, you'll find their names along with insights from their employers on how they are helping to transform railroading. We hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do.

Don't miss the Women of Influence celebration!

Please join us for a live webcast on Thursday, March 20, at 1 p.m. EDT, as we celebrate the 2025 Women of Influence and their progress in driving leadership, innovation, mentorship, technology and sustainability across the rail industry.

In addition to recognizing all 50 honorees, the celebration will feature a moderated panel discussion with some of these industry leaders and an interactive Q&A session for audience members. The event is free and open to all rail professionals looking to gain inspiration and insight from some of the most influential women in the rail business.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from their professional experiences.
To register for this event, please click here.

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