Marlon Taylor, President of New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA), discusses his career journey in the rail industry and the path that led him to lead the primary freight rail carrier serving Long Island and NYC. He shares how NYA connects local businesses to the broader North American freight network while transporting essential goods that help power the regional economy.
Taylor explores the critical role freight rail plays in supporting industries across the region, reducing roadway congestion, and advancing sustainability by removing more than 120,000 truck trips from local roads annually. He also discusses NYA’s partnership with the Long Island Rail Road, the complexities of managing a modern freight network, and his vision for the future of freight rail, infrastructure investment, and economic growth in New York.