Maiden Voyage to Railroad Day on the Hill Attracts Congressional Members and Industry Leaders     

WASHINGTON – March 3, 2026 – OmniTRAX, the fastest growing privately held rail and infrastructure operators in North America, has completed the comprehensive restoration of a rarely seen class PV-79-E business car. Originally built in 1959, the transformed National Steel Car has been christened Savannah Sunrise. Following a meticulous years-long restoration process to return the parlor car to Amtrak rail ready service, the Savannah Sunrise took its maiden voyage to Washington, D.C. for Railroad Day on the Hill. The rail industry’s largest annual engagement with members of Congress, Railroad Day attracts hundreds of rail operators, stakeholders, and partners to collaborate on the legislation and public policy that shapes domestic rail investment, innovation, and safety. 

“America’s freight lines have powered our nation’s growth for decades,” said OmniTRAX CEO Colby Tanner “As we commemorate forty years of service to communities across the country, it’s fitting to celebrate this milestone in our nation’s capital at the annual event that has shaped decades of public policy for the rail industry.” 

A vital part of domestic and global supply chains, rail has connected communities and strengthened commerce for generations. America’s railroads move the products that enable daily life. Railroad Day on the Hill provides a national event to shape public policies that support our nation’s essential rail infrastructure.

“The newly restored Savannah Sunrise is the flagship engagement car for OmniTRAX, designed to host company, customer, and industry events,” said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini. 

The fully restored car is Amtrak network compliant and can be positioned in markets throughout the OmniTRAX Rail Network. This unique piece of history creates a mobile venue to host prospects, partners, and public officials. The OmniTRAX Rail Network is comprised of 32 rail operations serving industry leaders, industrial parks, and ports across the country.