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American Railroading Podcast

Discover the fascinating world of American railroading with the American Railroading Podcast. Join host Don Walsh, a seasoned industry professional with over 25 years of experience, as he explores a wide range of topics related to the railroad industry, from regulatory items and the challenges our industry faces to passenger rail excursions and recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in our industry. From the latest news and trends to insider stories and interviews with experts, each episode i…

Recent Episodes

Supply Chain – The Greater Houston Port Bureau with President, Capt. Eric Carrero
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July 2, 2026

Supply Chain – The Greater Houston Port Bureau with President, Capt. Eric Carrero

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Captain Eric Carrero (U.S. Coast Guard ret.) – President of the Greater Houston Port Bureau. Together they discuss the many roles of the U.S. Coast Guard including port security, the recent and first ever Navy Fleet Week in Houston, the impact of the Greater Houston Ports on the U.S. economy, the short-term and long-term impacts on the greater Houston ports by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz du
The Importance of Rail Advocacy with Betsy Cantwell, President of GoRail
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May 28, 2026

The Importance of Rail Advocacy with Betsy Cantwell, President of GoRail

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Betsy Cantwell – President of GoRail. Together they discuss the legislation pending in DC that will impact the rail industry such as the Railway Safety Act and overall Surface Transportation Bill. They do a deep dive into the current and impressive safety record of the rail industry, review all the programs GoRail offers to foster local community-based rail advocacy such as Rail Champions, as well
Tank Car Regulatory Update – Q2 2026 - with Dave Ronzani of AllTranstek
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April 29, 2026

Tank Car Regulatory Update – Q2 2026 - with Dave Ronzani of AllTranstek

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Dave Ronzani - Director of Railcar Regulatory Compliance for AllTranstek. Together they discuss the current state of tank car regulations with an update after the recent AAR Tank Car Committee meetings in Nashville, TN., including the status of PHMA’s proposed rulemaking HM-265 as well as their opinions of potential pros and cons; an open FRA Hazardous Materials Incident Investigation (HMII) regard
The State of our Economy - Q1 2026 with Professor John Doggett – UT Austin
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March 30, 2026

The State of our Economy - Q1 2026 with Professor John Doggett – UT Austin

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest John Doggett – Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, Management Department. Together they discuss the current state of the U.S. economy, the military action in Iran and its potential short-term and long-term effects, the partial government shutdown, the upcoming Fed Chair change and likelihood of rate cuts, the rapid growth of AI, areas of market growth to watc
Industry Update – Mergers, Tariffs & Trends with Tony Hatch – Sr Wall Street Transportation Analyst
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Feb. 26, 2026

Industry Update – Mergers, Tariffs & Trends with Tony Hatch – Sr Wall Street Transportation Analyst

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Tony Hatch, President of ABH Consulting and Sr. Wall Street Transportation Analyst. Together they discuss the current status and potential pros and cons of the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger, what the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding tariffs under IEEPA means and doesn’t mean, a potential 3rd ”Golden Age” of short line railroading, market trends and risks, a look ahead into
2026 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed with host Don Walsh
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Jan. 29, 2026

2026 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed with host Don Walsh

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this, our first episode of Season 4, our host Don Walsh is our guest. Don takes us on a journey through 2025 and gives us a recap of each of the podcast episodes from Season 3 along with a look behind the scenes and shares his thoughts not heard before on the episodes themselves. Don also discusses audience feedback and his favorite moments from Season 3, after which he gives his thoughts on where the industry is headed in 2026 and some hints on wh

About the Host

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Don Walsh

Founder, President & CEO

Don Walsh began his career in the railcar segment of the railroad industry in 1997. His career began as a trainee in a railcar maintenance, cleaning, paint and lining facility. He then grew to take on Plant Manager, Director and VP level roles for industry leaders and facilitated the creation of a start-up mobile railcar maintenance and repair company prior to creating The Revolution Rail Group, a railcar consulting and brokering firm in the railroad industry, in 2017. Mr. Walsh has developed a diverse industry background in leadership roles for railcar maintenance providers Rescar, Greenbrier, Transco, Freedom Railcar Solutions, and Fortune 50 railcar owner and lessor GE. He has also nurtured industry relationships with railcar owners, lessors, shippers, brokers, 3PL's, transloaders, railcar and parts manufacturers, facility equipment providers, EHS and HAZMAT organizations, Level III NDT providers, investment groups, IT companies, engineering firms, the AAR, FRA, BOE, DOT, STB, PHMSA, Class 1 and short-line railroads, in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as local and state economic development boards, members of Congress and Senate. Mr. Walsh's deep and diverse industry experience, along with his far-reaching industry relationships are a unique and valued asset to The Revolution Rail Group's customers and the American Railroading Podcast audience alike.

Sponsors

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Reviews

A Must Listen Podcast!

"This podcast is super helpful and informative as Don hosts guests from every corner in the industry!"

AJ Cox | April 26, 2023

Great podcast!

"From the moment I tuned in to the American railroading podcast, I was impressed with the level of detail and passion that Don brings to his episodes. Don's extensive knowledge of American railroading…"

ProJuicer1986 | April 25, 2023

A True Go To Podcast!

"Very informative podcast with some very knowledgeable industry leaders!!! Don Walsh thank you for creating a true go to!"

Shelby W. | April 20, 2023

Big Fan!

"Big fan of Don Walsh and what he’s doing with his podcast. We need more outlets for dialogue in rail if we’re going to move the industry forward.Thanks Don!"

Byron P. | April 27, 2023

One of the Best I've Ever Heard

"Wow!!! You guys did a fantastic job (episode 3). Definitely Mayoral stamp of approval. Loved it! It was very well organized. I thought it was an 11 on content, delivery and execution. One of the best…"

Ryan M. (aka Mayor McDubs) | June 8, 2023

Very Informative

"I was lucky to meet Don at the most recent SWARS conference. As someone new to rail, this podcast has been extremely helpful. I look forward to the future!"

Patbib17 | March 21, 2025