Learn from examples of dynamic leadership and innovation, showcased at the annual RailTrends conference, and gain a deeper understanding of the evolving market conditions influenced by nearshoring trends and shifting service demands in the intermodal space.

Gain valuable perspectives on how the freight rail industry is navigating recent challenges, including supply chain, labor, and safety, and their potential to create growth opportunities going forward.

Join leading rail industry analyst Tony Hatch as he explores the dynamic factors shaping the freight rail sector. This webcast will delve into the pivotal topics of technology, regulatory issues, and strategic partnerships—particularly in intermodal and short-line rail sectors —in fostering industry growth.

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Tony Hatch has been a senior transportation analyst on Wall Street for more than 20 years, starting at Salomon brothers; proceeding to Argus, PaineWebber, and NatWest Markets (USA) prior to starting his independent analyst/consultancy in 1999. Tony’s coverage has been focused on the freight transportation segment, particularly surface transportation. Mr. Hatch is known for his knowledge of the intermodal area, where the various modes of freight transport converge, on which he has held several dozen specialized conferences.

With over a quarter century’s experience in the field, Mr. Hatch has been active as an independent analyst and consultant, doing work for Class Is, short lines and associations.

Mr. Hatch graduated from Harvard College with an A.B. in American History. He lives in New York City.

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- Moderated by Pat Foran, Editor, Progressive Railroading magazine

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