Sierra Northern News

Sierra Northern Railway's Brenton MacDonald Nominated for Progressive Railroading 2024 Rising Star

Today, Progressive Railroading is revealing the 25 people chosen for recognition this year as Rising Stars in the North American railroad industry.

This is the 12th year that Progressive Railroading has sponsored the Rising Stars Awards program. The magazine defines a Rising Star as someone under the age of 40 who has made, or is making, a positive impact on their company, organization, department or team, and is viewed by others — peers, colleagues, supervisors, clients or associates — as an up-and-coming leader in the rail industry.

Sierra Northern Railway Receives Prestigious Environmental Award for Groundbreaking Sustainable Rail Initiatives

West Sacramento-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has received the esteemed Environmental Award from the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for its leadership in sustainable rail transport innovations.

The award recognizes Sierra Northern’s launch of California’s first zero-emission Hydrogen Switcher Locomotive and the creation of the Inland Port and Transload facility in California’s Central Valley that mark monumental steps toward bolstering sustainability in freight movement…