New Orleans Public Belt Railroad General Manager Tomeka Watson-Bryant was among 23 nominees nationally for Railway Age’s 2022 Women in Rail. Watson-Bryant became NOPB General Manager in June. The honor recognizes leadership, innovation and accomplishments in the railroading industry. Watson-Bryant, the first African American woman to lead a short line railroad in the U.S. is a second-generation railroader. Watson-Bryant launched her career as a Trainmaster for both CSX and NOPB. Railway Age’s annual award was established in 2017. All honorees will be featured in Railway Age’s November 2022 issue. (Port NOLA 10/24/22)
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