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Washington, DC — With $5 billion now available through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s National Railroad Partnership (NRP) program and applications due February 6, 2026*, communities across the country are gearing…
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Washington, DC — As families across the country gather for Thanksgiving, much of what ends up on the table has already taken a trip—by train. From the…
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Houston, TX — Across Texas, trains move the products that power our economy, but they also intersect thousands of local roads and streets, creating both…
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Washington, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a major new funding opportunity under its renamed National Railroad Partnership (NRP) program—formerly known as…
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Washington, D.C. — When passing a train, you may notice a wide variety of writing on the side of railcars or locomotives; a combination of numbers, markings,…
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Washington, D.C. — At a moment when Washington is laying the groundwork for the next chapter in federal transportation policy, GoRail convened a timely conversation…
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Washington, D.C. — Next week marks the start of See Tracks? Think Train!® Week 2025 (Sept. 15–21), a national campaign to raise awareness about safety…
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HARRINGTON, DELAWARE – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons, along with U.S. Representative Sarah McBride, toured the Delmarva Central Railroad (DCR) facility in…
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Salt Lake City, UT — Utah may be known for its heightened landscapes, but during my recent visit there for GoRail, the real view was…
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Houston, TX — Houston is one of the nation’s most important rail hubs, a crossroads of freight, energy, and economic movement. But with that strategic…
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