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🦺 Behind every safe workplace is a leader who sets the tone. This National Safety Month, we're spotlighting Rick (Richar...
06/18/2026

🦺 Behind every safe workplace is a leader who sets the tone. This National Safety Month, we're spotlighting Rick (Richard) Chaparro, Principal Investigator I, whose commitment to safety, communication, and accountability helps keep our Instrumentation & Calibration teams moving forward.

Why Do I Stay Safe?
💬 “My family is my motivation for keeping myself and my colleagues safe in the workplace.”'

As a leader, Rick is committed to fostering a strong safety culture by leading by example and helping ensure every team member returns home safely each day.

💬 “By staying true to this mission, we strengthen our company’s value, impact, and future growth.”

Thank you to Rick and Team MxV Rail for putting people first and strengthening our culture through a shared commitment to safety every day. 🙌

Did you know that today is National Mascot Day? It’s an annual celebration recognizing the characters, animals, and figu...
06/17/2026

Did you know that today is National Mascot Day? It’s an annual celebration recognizing the characters, animals, and figures that bring energy, team spirit, and a little bit of good luck wherever they go!🥳📣☘️

That makes today the perfect day to introduce myself—I'm Gage, MxV Rail's newest summer intern! I’m currently studying Civil Engineering and I’m excited to apply my skills to special trackwork in the rail industry some day.

MxV Rail has recently welcomed a team of six summer interns coming from engineering schools all over the country to discover the magic of rail research! I’ll be following along with them as they tackle projects, solve problems, and discover the innovation, research, and teamwork that help MxV Rail move the rail industry forward. I may be a little biased, but I’m especially looking forward to working on the One Way Low Speed (OWLS!) diamond testing at FAST® -- a great example of how track structure, components, and geometry work together!💠🛤️

I've heard there will be plenty of exciting adventures, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to meet some incredible people along the way. I can't wait to see what goes on behind the scenes and share what I learn throughout the summer.

Follow along as I spread my wings and join the interns on their journey. It's going to be a hoot! 🦉🚂

Group photo from left: Dengimowei David Alabintei, University of Maryland; Alondra Gonzalez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV); Arthur Zamora, UTRGV; Gage the Burrowing Owl; Adan Serrano, UTRGV; Brandon Simmons, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (UCCS); Jacob Shriver, Colorado School of Mines

We continue our observance of National Safety Month with a spotlight on Lead Test Controller, Justin Penrod. 🦺✅ Why Do I...
06/12/2026

We continue our observance of National Safety Month with a spotlight on Lead Test Controller, Justin Penrod. 🦺✅

Why Do I Stay Safe?

For Justin, safety is more than a workplace requirement—it's a mindset that begins each morning and carries through every part of his day. With nearly 15 years at MxV Rail and seven years at BNSF, Justin brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to safety to his role.

As Lead Test Controller, his mission is simple: perform testing safely and efficiently, every time.

💬 “Ever since I was a kid, I remember reading the words on my dad’s work bag: ‘Look. Listen. Live.’ Being aware of your surroundings, watching out for those around you, and knowing how to identify hazards and defects is what we do every day.”

Justin believes that when safety comes first, success follows. Staying safe allows him to spend more time doing what he enjoys most with family and friends—whether that's fishing, hunting, or traveling.

One question helps keep safety top of mind: 💬 “Was I safe today, or was I just lucky?”

At MxV Rail, safety is intentional—because doing the right thing today helps protect what matters most tomorrow. 🚆💪

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06/11/2026

Now that the whirlwind of graduation season is nearly over, we want to congratulate our Team MxV Rail families for helping our future employees (fingers crossed!) reach another important milestone! Congrats to our grads! 🎓 🥳 🎇

Now Hiring: Carman 🚂MxV Rail is seeking a knowledgeable Carman to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, repair,...
06/10/2026

Now Hiring: Carman 🚂

MxV Rail is seeking a knowledgeable Carman to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, repair, and modification of railcars at MxV Rail.

Primary duties include:
▫️ Installing special test equipment, including instrumentation transducers, on test vehicles when required.
▫️ Preparing vehicles for testing, including the installation of prototype components.
▫️ Inspecting test cars for safety violations and mechanical integrity.
▫️ Inspecting cars coming from or returning to the interchange.

Located near the Rocky Mountain Front Range, MxV Rail is the world’s premier rail advisory—advancing safer equipment and people, transformative technology, and more efficient, sustainable operations. At MxV Rail, momentum, teamwork, rigor, and purpose guide everything we do.

If you bring freight car repair or inspection expertise and are ready to apply your skills in a collaborative, safety-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply today: https://www.mxvrail.com/our-team/careers/

👀 Now Available: Railway Track & Structures June 2026Broken rail detection is a key part of track maintenance. Learn how...
06/09/2026

👀 Now Available: Railway Track & Structures June 2026

Broken rail detection is a key part of track maintenance. Learn how MxV Rail engineers have been evaluating and testing various alternative broken rail detection systems (ABRDS) at FAST®.

Part 1 of this testing focused on the in-track Advanced Rail Condition Detector (ARCD) from Athena Industrial.

📖 Read the article: https://ow.ly/Yy1w50Z7Nfn
📰 Issue overview: https://ow.ly/qoxZ50Z7Nft
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The full Technology Digest behind this article is available in the MxV Rail eLibrary here: https://ow.ly/pGOp50Z7Nfr

06/08/2026

Join MxV Rail at the 8th International Crosstie & Fastening System Symposium, taking place June 9–10 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!

We're proud to have two of our experts contributing to the industry's ongoing advancement of track infrastructure performance and safety:

🎙️ Yin Gao, Principal Investigator I, presenting "Evaluation of Loading Environment of Screw Spikes," and
🎙️ Stephen Wilk, Principal Investigator II, presenting "Lateral Track Strength Influences of Tie and Ballast."

This premier international symposium brings together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to address the latest challenges and innovations in crosstie and fastening system design, performance, modeling, inspection, and maintenance.

MxV Rail Business Development Manager, Andrew Northcraft, will also be on hand. If you're attending, be sure to connect with our team and learn how MxV Rail's research is helping drive safer, more reliable rail infrastructure.

🚨 It’s National Safety Month, and we’re highlighting members of Team MxV Rail who help make safety a core part of our cu...
06/05/2026

🚨 It’s National Safety Month, and we’re highlighting members of Team MxV Rail who help make safety a core part of our culture.

Meet Tomas Perez, Senior Auditor with the Bureau of Explosives (BOE), who has been part of the team since 2019. As a field inspector, Tomas and his colleagues in the BOE and Mechanical Inspection Department (MID) spend countless hours on the road. Beyond leading by example, Tomas helps promote a strong safety culture by sharing monthly safety topics focused on defensive driving, situational awareness, and safe travel practices. 🚗

💬 “I am committed to staying safe at work and during travel to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.”

For Tomas, safety is about more than the workplace—it’s about protecting the moments that matter most.

💬 “Being safe at work and home allows me the opportunity to have new travel adventures with the people I love.”

Thank you, Tomas, for helping keep safety at the forefront every day. At MxV Rail, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s personal. 🚆❤️

06/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that MxV Rail Scientist, Dr. Anish Poudel, will be a featured speaker at the 14th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (ECNDT2026) in Verona, Italy, June 15-19.

He will be sharing research and insights on alternative broken rail detection systems and on the use of laser ultrasound for dynamic rail base inspections.

Join Anish and the global NDT community at ECNDT 2026 to explore how innovation is advancing rail inspection, safety, and performance! 🚆

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