Don't Dwell On It

Telegraph

Welcome to Don’t Dwell On It, hosted by Harris Ligon + Sydney Schreiber of Telegraph™. This podcast dives into all of the nitty gritty that makes up the freight rail industry. Whether you’re a rail veteran, a supply chain strategist, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who loves freight rail, Don’t Dwell On It is your go-to source for thoughtful conversations, real-world insights, + bold ideas on what is driving the industry forward.  Freight rail is more than steel wheels on steel tracks. It is a cornerstone of the global supply chain network, a driver of sustainability, + plays a critical role in the US economy. Nowadays, visibility, reliability, + accessibility aren’t just buzz words - they are non-negotiables for rail shippers, and Telegraph is at the center of it all.  Every other month, Harris + Sydney will be chatting about the most pressing topics in freight rail. With special guests, industry experts, + plenty of fun stories, you won’t want to miss an episode! Find us at telegraph.io/insights, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  About Our Hosts Harris Ligon is the co-founder + CEO of Telegraph. Prior to launching Telegraph, he spent nearly 15 years in surface transportation at Uber Freight, Norfolk Southern, + BNSF Railway. During this time, he led teams in operations, strategy, business development, + product development.  Sydney Schreiber is Director of Operations at Telegraph. Before joining the team, she built her career in the trucking world, having worked at both Uber Freight + Coyote Logistics.  About Telegraph Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn. 

  1. 3D AGO

    The Fast + the Cautious

    Railroads have always used technology, but the question is: are they using the right technology for the current time? In The Fast + the Cautious, Harris + Sydney explore one of the most debated, + perhaps most misunderstood, topics across the industry: technology adoption across the railroads. They make the case that railroads are doing better than they are typically given credit for, given the consideration that their number one priority will always be safety + the reality that they will only successfully implement technology when it is financially beneficial for them to do so. They also juxtapose all of that against the needs of frustrated shippers who just expect more in 2026. Their friendly debate also includes everything from shortlines + API feeds to how the railroads can remain competitive against trucking - which is typically faster to adopt technology overall. Tech adoption is increasing across the board + technology itself is only getting faster. So the question remains: can railroads keep up, or will they always be the more cautious part of the supply chain? About Telegraph Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn.

    19 min
  2. MAR 3 ·  BONUS

    Talk Track: The Intermodal Ultimatum

    In this episode of “Talk Track”, David sits down with Larry Gross - a 46-year rail industry veteran, award-winning “intermodalist,” + long-time market analyst - to tackle the tough question: does US intermodal have a long-term growth problem? Larry breaks down the data behind his viewpoint - comparing intermodal’s 10-year performance to GDP, import TEUs, + long-haul truckload. He also explains why intermodal share has stagnated despite nearly constant claims that it is actually the industry’s growth engine. David + Larry break down the intermodal math that really matters to shippers: rail doesn’t have to beat truck on speed, but it does have to beat it on cost. Larry argues that years of simplification + interline avoidance may have optimized the railroads…perhaps at the expense of leaving growth on the table.  Talk Track, hosted by Harris Ligon + David Correll of Telegraph™, is a spin-off series dedicated to timely rail industry news. From service shakeups to technology breakthroughs, each episode delivers a behind-the-scenes perspective on all the happenings shaping the future of freight rail.  Harris + David will bring their decades of rail experience to help them parse through the latest industry headlines, evolving regulations, + the long-term forecasts for how railroads move freight across North America. Find us at telegraph.io/insights, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  About Telegraph Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn.

    35 min
5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

Welcome to Don’t Dwell On It, hosted by Harris Ligon + Sydney Schreiber of Telegraph™. This podcast dives into all of the nitty gritty that makes up the freight rail industry. Whether you’re a rail veteran, a supply chain strategist, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who loves freight rail, Don’t Dwell On It is your go-to source for thoughtful conversations, real-world insights, + bold ideas on what is driving the industry forward.  Freight rail is more than steel wheels on steel tracks. It is a cornerstone of the global supply chain network, a driver of sustainability, + plays a critical role in the US economy. Nowadays, visibility, reliability, + accessibility aren’t just buzz words - they are non-negotiables for rail shippers, and Telegraph is at the center of it all.  Every other month, Harris + Sydney will be chatting about the most pressing topics in freight rail. With special guests, industry experts, + plenty of fun stories, you won’t want to miss an episode! Find us at telegraph.io/insights, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  About Our Hosts Harris Ligon is the co-founder + CEO of Telegraph. Prior to launching Telegraph, he spent nearly 15 years in surface transportation at Uber Freight, Norfolk Southern, + BNSF Railway. During this time, he led teams in operations, strategy, business development, + product development.  Sydney Schreiber is Director of Operations at Telegraph. Before joining the team, she built her career in the trucking world, having worked at both Uber Freight + Coyote Logistics.  About Telegraph Telegraph is a leader in delivering digital solutions to railroads, shippers, logistics service providers, terminals, + railcar leasing companies. With an integrated platform that provides price transparency, shipment visibility, + proactive business intelligence, Telegraph empowers customers, and makes shipping by rail easier + more effective. For more details, visit www.telegraph.io and follow us on LinkedIn.