Don't Dwell On It

It’s the story currently dominating industry news: the pending merger between Union Pacific + Norfolk Southern. Beyond the headlines, this merger raises big questions about operational integration, cultural fit, + what it means for rail competition.

In this first episode of Talk Track, Harris + David draw on their respective railroad experience to unpack what this merger could mean for shippers, employees, competition, + the general future of freight rail in North America. With keen insights, they explore all the stakes that come into play in the face of the first modern transcontinental railroad. 

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Talk Track, hosted by Harris Ligon + David Correll of Telegraph™, is a spin-off series dedicated to timely rail industry news. From service shakeups to technology breakthroughs, each episode delivers a behind-the-scenes perspective on all the happenings shaping the future of freight rail. 

Harris + David will bring their decades of rail experience to help them parse through the latest industry headlines, evolving regulations, + the long-term forecasts for how railroads move freight across North America. Find us at telegraph.io/insights, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. 

About Telegraph

Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Everyone wants visibility. Platforms promise it. Dashboards display it. Operators opine about it in reverent tones. But here’s the question - now that we have the capabilities to see everything, why does it feel like we are still guessing?

In this inaugural episode, Harris + Sydney dive into the importance of visibility for railroads + shippers alike. They unpack the data that is meaningful in making real-time decisions. Because, ultimately, visibility isn’t just about seeing - it’s about using all the available information to plan the best freight flows possible.

About Telegraph

Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn. 

In the inaugural episode of Don't Dwell On It, our hosts from Telegraph, Harris Ligon and Sydney Schreiber share personal anecdotes, professional insights, and experiences from their illustrative careers in the freight industry. 

🎶 Harris + Sydney debate Spotify Wrapped versus Apple Music Replay, and how each managed to capture their favorite tunes of the year…or not!

🎁 Getting into the holiday spirit, Sydney talks about her first Christmas celebration, while Harris reflects on family traditions.

🗓️ The duo shares their favorite moments of the year at Telegraph, which included a team hackathon over the summer + visiting rail yards to connect technology with everyday rail operators.

🚂 From truck brokerage to joining Telegraph, Sydney touches on her journey in the industry + shares a wild story about a shipment delay in Las Vegas. Harris shares how he got started in railroading + his eye-opening experiences at BNSF.

🖍️ Harris + Sydney both highlight the importance of design thinking, sharing how collaboration during a summer hackathon demonstrated its power to solve problems by putting user needs first and reimagining workflows in rail and logistics. 

⏩ Industry challenges, the balance of customer needs with shareholder expectations, + exploring how AI could simplify freight logistics are all on the horizon for 2025 and beyond!