League of Railway Women (LRW)

LRW is excited to share this promo code in support of Railway Age and RT&S' second annual in-person Women in Rail Conference on Nov. 5 & 6 in Chicago. League of Railway Women members can receive 20% off registration by visiting the LRW website for the promo code. Register by 7/26 for the lowest rates! https://bit.ly/4deHVam Women in Rail 2024 is a two-day event filled with instructive panels, an awards luncheon, and a Metra tour. Topics to be discussed include furthering industry inclusivity; advancing your career—from asking for a raise to developing new skills; the latest regulatory and legislative happenings; new tech innovations, and much more. Our own League of Railway Women chair, Sarah Yurasko, will moderate a panel on critical safety and security topics across passenger and freight railroading. Fellow panelists include Julia Leone from the Short Line Safety Institute and Mary Carlson Bis from Amtrak. See the full program and register at [Railway Age Women in Rail](https://bit.ly/3yl4sn4). Join a diverse group of railroaders with a shared commitment to our industry’s future. #womeninrail Railway Age Sarah Yurasko Julia Leone, Ph.D. Mary Carlson Bis

#Scholarship deadline extended to July 5th! The League of Railway Women (LRW) is dedicated to advancing the representation, recognition, and opportunities for women in the rail industry. One of the key ways we further our mission is through our annual scholarship program. We encourage everyone to share these fantastic opportunities with interns and students passionate about the rail industry. Introducing the Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, new in 2024! Sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies, this scholarship is valued at $5,000 USD. It's open to women pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in the rail industry who demonstrate financial need. The Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of our former LRW president. Valued at $5,000 USD, it's available to women currently employed by a railroad or railway-related business and pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree. The Future of Railroading Scholarship offers $3,000 USD to students pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree with a strong interest in supporting the rail industry. Don’t miss out! The application deadline for all three scholarships is July 5th, with winners announced in August. https://bit.ly/3Nc7SvU We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous corporate partner sponsors for making these scholarships possible. Let’s empower the next generation of railway professionals together! #WomenInRail #RailScholarships #EmpowerWomen #FutureOfRail #LRW

So much fun! Glad to see so many amazing #railway women learning and connecting! Hoping to do even more events in #Mexico. TRAKSPEC RAILROAD CORPORATION #vallonlogistics Shuttlewagon Mobile Railcar Movers

Don't miss out - applications for our 2024 scholarships are due Friday, June 28! Please share with interns and students in rail. The Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies, will award $5,000 USD to a person pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in the rail industry and is in financial need. https://bit.ly/3VIBTJs The Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship, valued at $5,000 USD, will be awarded to a woman pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree and seeking to further her career in the rail industry. https://bit.ly/3XrwUOn The Future of Railroading Scholarship, valued at $3,000 USD, will be awarded to a student pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree with an interest in supporting the rail industry. https://bit.ly/45wjK4Q

On June 27, LRW members are invited for a special tour of WheelWorx, the nation's largest privately held reconditioner of freight car wheelsets. This free event also includes golf and lunch at the Pekin Country Club in Pekin, Illinois! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/3Xwj1Pc

The League of Railway Women (LRW) is now accepting applications for our 2024 scholarships. The Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies, will award $5,000 USD to a person pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in the rail industry and is in financial need. https://bit.ly/3VIBTJs The Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship, valued at $5,000 USD, will be awarded to a woman pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree and seeking to further her career in the rail industry. https://bit.ly/3XrwUOn The Future of Railroading Scholarship, valued at $3,000 USD, will be awarded to a student pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree with an interest in supporting the rail industry. https://bit.ly/45wjK4Q

📣 Highlighting our very own,  Linda Hernández speak to Asociación Mexicana de Agentes Navieros about gender diversity in the freight railway sector.    "The inclusion of women in this critical sector not only enriches the work environment but contributes to a fairer and more equitable environment…driving innovation and operational efficiency. Women should join the industry as it provides the opportunity to constantly reinvent yourself"   To learn more about how to participate in LRW’s Mexico chapter, contact Linda Hernández! #Mujeres #Ferroviarias #AMANAC #Railway #Mexico #WomeninRail

Listen to LRW President, Sarah Yurasko, on Episode 5 of Season 2 of the American Railroading Podcast. She discusses how the League of Railway Women (LRW) serves as a vital resource for women and companies in the rail industry, as well as for those supporting it. The conversation highlights the many offerings of LRW, including mentoring programs, scholarships, awards, networking, education, a career center, and corporate partnerships. https://lnkd.in/gc5VUwQx Don Walsh Sarah Yurasko

LRW is pleased to invite our members for a special tour of WheelWorx. WheelWorx is the nation’s largest, privately held, reconditioner of freight car wheelsets. Join us for a day of facility tours, lunch, golf and dinner all hosted by WheelWorx. Cost for the event includes meals, tour & golf. Travel and lodging not included.   Event details Date: June 27, 2024 Location: Pekin, IL   https://lnkd.in/gzHA9agm Please RSVP by June 24th.   Looking forward to seeing you there! Wheelworx

LRW se dirige a Vallon Logistics en Pesquería, Nuevo León – Monterrey, México, el 27 de junio de 2024, para un evento de aprendizaje especial e interactivo. Aprenda a operar un patio ferroviario, explore la teoría y la práctica para manejar un shuttlewagon, examine la anatomía de las vías y disfrute de un almuerzo para establecer contactos. El espacio es limitado y el tiempo se acaba, así que regístrese hoy. https://bit.ly/3X0Ae2U