Steel Delphi is a forum for enlightened, informed, respectful and progressive discussion, debate and information sharing aimed at understanding and shaping the rail industry’s evolution over the coming decades.
What role will freight rail play in the North American economy at mid century? What demands will be placed on the industry? What initiatives and improvements must be discussed, planned and implemented over the coming ten years to ensure the rail industry is positioned for success in 2050?
What will the rail market in 2050 look like? What will the trends be for intermodal, coal, agriculture? What new markets will emerge? Which markets will dry up? How is technology going to shape the industry, from a productivity, capacity and safety standpoint? How should government engagement, oversight and regulation evolve? How should the relationship between the Class 1 carriers and regional and short line players change? How must the management-labor paradigm shift?
Steel Delphi membership will be moderated to ensure the intellectual quality of debate (based on a previously-established body of writing on rail topics and demonstrated ability to engage in impassioned, yet civil, discourse); however, no rail-related topic or position is off limits.
Let the discussion begin!