GoRail educates community leaders across the country about the public benefits of freight rail investments, mobilizing them in support of an even stronger rail network. We believe every ton of freight moved by rail strengthens the economy, creates jobs, mitigates pollution and saves taxpayers money.

Rail Advocates

Featured GoRail Supporters

GoRail’s rail advocates are community leaders from every region of the country who recognize that rail policy decisions made in Washington, D.C. have real impacts back home. Meet them and learn more about the ways freight rail has benefited their communities.

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Support Responsible Rail Safety Legislation

Lawmakers in Congress are considering policy measures to enhance rail safety. While several ideas are reasonable and targeted at safety, a number of other proposed provisions would stall innovation and divert freight to highways, all while lacking a clear safety benefit. Take action in support of responsible rail legislation focused on improved accident prevention and response.

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Economic Impact

New Report Underscores Massive Impact of U.S. Freight Rail

Washington, D.C. — The trains that move America’s goods are among the most critical drivers of the U.S. economy—and a new study helps quantify and…

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Rail Advocate
John Shwed
John Shwed
Mayor
Laurel, Delaware

“The rail lines that extend from Wilmington down through the Delmarva Peninsula help power the Delaware economy."

Leslie Osborn
Leslie Osborn
Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor
Mustang, Oklahoma

"Union Pacific and Oklahoma’s 17 other freight railroads are an economic powerhouse for our local and state economies."

Chip Hallock
Chip Hallock
President & CEO, Newark Regional Business Partnership
Newark, New Jersey

“America’s freight railroads haul the goods that we need every day.”