2025

May 14, 2025
Positive Resonance: RTA Tie Grading Faculty Educate, Inspire & Entertain
The sold-out 2025 RTA Tie Grading Seminar in College Station, Texas, brought together a diverse and highly experienced group of instructors dedicated to advancing education in the wood crosstie industry. Representing academia, operations management, quality assurance, and former railroad professionals, the faculty delivered a comprehensive 2.5-day course covering everything from species and defect identification to track engineering principles and the complete wood tie life cycle. Their combined expertise and engaging, hands-on approach provided attendees with valuable insights and practical skills to support their roles in the railroad industry. READ MORE

January 31, 2025
RTA’s Tie Grading Seminar Hits Record Demand, Overselling for 5th Straight Year
The Railway Tie Association’s (RTA) Tie Grading Seminar continues to break records, with the 2025 seminar overselling its capacity once again. To be hosted this year at the Koppers Inc. plant in Somerville, Texas, the seminar has grown steadily since 2021, reflecting its reputation as a cornerstone educational program for the wood crosstie industry.  READ MORE

January 31, 2025
RTA 2025 Wood Tie Outlook: A Strong Finish to 2024, Uncertainties That Could Shape the Market Ahead
The wood crosstie and timber market closed out 2024 on a high note, driven by robust purchases, increased production, and a recovery in inventory levels. Looking ahead, the Railway Tie Association’s (RTA) 2025 outlook projects steady wood tie demand through 2026. However, a mix of potential headwinds and tailwinds still presents uncertainties that could shape the market’s trajectory.  READ MORE