Issues
…of transportation, many of which receive government subsidies to encourage autonomous technology that can reduce human error. Download the GoRail Issue Brief on crew size. Download Download the GoRail Issue…
This Day in History: Railroads Create the First U.S. Time Zones
…zones initiated by the railroads. Sources: Railroads create the first time zones, www.history.com U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for November 16: Time Zones, www.prnewswire.com Railroads Create First Time Zones, www.aar.org…
Help us spread the Rail Safety Week message!
…or your organization comes in — please consider sharing one or more of the sample messages below. Content that can be shared ahead of Rail Safety Week (prior to 9/23):…
Join the #RailDay2016 Conversation
…train accident rate has fallen by 79% since 1980 because of #innovation www.AAR.org/report #RailDay2016 • Moving 1/3 of all US exports, #FreightRail makes American industries more competitive around the globe…
Rail Champions
…struck by the passion and collaboration MxV Rail supports across our global rail research community. As hosts for the first ever combined conference of the World Congress on Railway Research…
Expanding AskRail Access to ECCs
…on assisting communities and training emergency responders to prepare for and respond to hazardous material transportation incidents. In-person training events as well as virtual assets can be found at www.transcaer.com….
Rail 101
…goods they use every day — all sustained by freight rail. Download the GoRail White Paper for more on how freight is moving the economy, mitigating pollution and keeping communities…
About
…the rail network that connects companies and communities to markets all over the world. Working with the support of U.S. freight railroads and rail supply companies, our coalition of community…
Edgerton, Kansas: A Town With More Jobs Than Residents
…its new 822,000-square-foot fulfillment center at Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) in Edgerton, Kan., packing and shipping large items like your big-screen TV. Amazon.com joins a long list of companies…
Washington's Trade Economy Needs Infrastructure Development
…is essential for Washington and will continue to be. Smart infrastructure development is necessary to accommodate this economic lifeline and ensure future prosperity. This piece was originally published on www.keepwashingtoncompetitive.com….
