Federal policymakers face a number of challenges on the infrastructure front—from how to address highway funding shortfalls to mitigating transportation-related emissions to meeting freight demand expected to grow 30% by 2040.
The good news is that rail is helping to tackle every one of these challenges.
Traversing some 140,000 track-miles, America's freight railroads safely deliver economic growth, support job creation, and offer unparalleled environmental advantages while reducing highway gridlock.
A lot of people don't realize that the U.S. freight rail network is the most productive, cost-effective, and safe in the world. Or that railroads invest billions every year in the people, operations, and infrastructure that make these achievements possible. Private rail spending not only powers local growth by enhancing service for businesses, it also benefits consumers and taxpayers through lower costs and less highway wear. Plus, trains are pretty neat.
Learn More: The Public Benefits of Freight Railroads
We want legislators to hear about the advantages of rail from everyday Rail Champions like you. In what ways do you and your community benefit from rail?
Would you take a moment to tell your legislators why you're a Rail Champion?
Instructions
- Complete the short form below so we can confirm you as a constituent and click Submit.
- You'll then be able to review the text of the template letter to your policymakers and make any additions you'd like before clicking submit to send your letter.
