GoRail's team visits communities across the country to talk about how freight rail is catalyzing economic development and creating jobs. Keep up with our work and learn about the latest freight rail news in your community through our blog.
Alexandria, VA — Railroading is one of America’s oldest and best infrastructure stories, from the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 to the numerous…
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Washington, D.C. — During Rail Safety Week, an annual event led by Operation Lifesaver taking place this year from September 21-27, we work to educate…
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New York, NY — John T. Evers, senior director of government affairs at The Business Council of New York State, applauded the supply chain for keeping…
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Seattle, WA and North Baltimore, OH — BNSF Railway recently announced that it is building on a partnership with CSX Transportation to enhance intermodal shipments…
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“Railroading—it’s been around for a long time. We’ve been through a lot and we’ll get through this strong and continue to keep serving for America.”…
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Washington, D.C. — In a GoRail letter delivered yesterday to Reps. Pelosi, Hoyer, McCarthy, DeFazio and Graves, 34 community, business and economic development leaders across…
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Washington, DC — Thanks to the classic board game Monopoly, four American railroads are gone but not forgotten: B&O Railroad, Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad and…
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Washington, DC — The U.S. freight rail industry is made up of much more than just the railroads themselves. In addition to seven Class I…
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Alexandria, VA—June marks National Safety Month in the U.S., an annual observance led by the National Safety Council that highlights safety both inside and outside…
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The Express Lane for Freight by Rail Washington, D.C. — Even some of the most commonly used freight railroading terms can be mystifying to the average…
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