Economic Impact
Insights from GoRail’s Economic Development Webinar
Washington, DC — “Engage with the railroads early.” That was the refrain echoed throughout GoRail’s recent On Track for Growth: Leveraging Rail to Drive Economic…
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AdvocacyState Lawmakers Experience Freight Rail Up Close in Indiana
The Indiana Rail Road Company and GoRail host state legislators to witness freight rail operations and discuss transportation policy priorities. Indianapolis, IN — GoRail welcomed 55…
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Economic ImpactLancaster Rail Developments Spark Economic Momentum
Lancaster, PA —Rail has long played a central role in Lancaster County’s identity. From the early days of industrial freight movement to the iconic whistle…
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Nuts & BoltsNuts & Bolts: What Rail Yards Actually Do
Washington, D.C. — To someone passing by, a rail yard might look like organized chaos—trains idling, tracks crisscrossing in every direction, and railcars scattered across the…
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SustainabilityWebinar Recap: Freight Rail’s Role in Greener Supply Chains
Washington, D.C. — On World Environment Day, GoRail convened over 100 attendees—from local, county, and state leaders to freight rail and environmental experts—for a timely webinar on…
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SafetyTexas Launches Major Rail Crossing Safety Program
Austin, TX — A new chapter in rail safety is underway in Texas, where the state is creating a major funding program to tackle one…
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AdvocacyOn the Ground in D.C. — Railroad Day 2025
Washington, D.C. — On May 7, 2025, the freight rail industry came together for another impactful Railroad Day on Capitol Hill. With over 375 meetings…
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IntermodalStrengthening Supply Chains: CORCA Explained
Washington, DC —Every year, our nation’s trains alongside trucks and barges deliver a stunning amount of consumer goods to Americans—nearly 59 tons of freight for…
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AdvocacyRail Champions Speak: Essay Contest Highlights
Washington, D.C. — Our Rail Champions initiative is a simple but powerful idea: the people closest to freight rail—whether through work, community, or personal passion—are…
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Nuts & BoltsNuts & Bolts: The Track Switches That Power Rail
Washington, DC — At first glance, a track switch might seem like just another piece of rail infrastructure. But these small, unassuming mechanisms are the backbone…
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