Advocacy
Rail Champions 101: How to Advocate for Freight Rail in Congress
Washington, DC — August recess is one of the most important times of year for advocacy. With members of Congress back home meeting with constituents,…
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AdvocacyRep. Tony Wied Gets a Firsthand Look at Freight Rail in Green Bay
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee lawmaker rides along with a Watco short line crew and talks tax credits, safety policy, and grant funding. Green Bay, Wis. — U.S. Representative Tony Wied (WI-8) joined…
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AdvocacyAdvocacy Corner: Six Best Practices for Making Your Voice Count
Washington, D.C. — Effective advocacy doesn't require a title, a policy degree or a seat in Washington. It starts with knowing what you care about, understanding what you're asking for, and making sure the…
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Innovation and TechnologyOp-ed: Montana's transportation future should reward innovation, not hold it back
Helena, MT — Todd O’Hair, president and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce, discusses the importance of protecting Montana's freight network from prescriptive federal…
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Policy IssuesOp-ed: Congress should not put Tennessee's freight network at risk
Nashville, TN — RJ Gibson, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, discusses federal rail policy and freight…
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Innovation and TechnologyFreight Rail Innovation: From Steam to Sensors
Washington, D.C. — Ask most people to picture a railroad and they'll conjure up a childhood memory, or maybe their grandfather's old job. But as GoRail President Betsy Cantwell told attendees at the…
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Rail SuppliersClass I Railroads Celebrate America's 250th
Washington, D.C. — As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, freight railroads across North America are paying tribute in…
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AdvocacyRail Champions Launches Modern Train Emoji Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC – Rail Champions, powered by GoRail, announced today the launch of a new campaign urging the Unicode Consortium, the organization that sets worldwide software standards for text and emoji, to accept into its lexicon a modern freight…
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AdvocacyNew Poll: Americans Oppose Freight Rail Mandates That Could Raise Consumer Prices
WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress prepares to consider new freight rail mandates as part of the upcoming surface transportation markup, a new national poll commissioned…
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Funding OpportunitiesPathways to Safer Crossings: Key Webinar Takeaways
Washington, D.C. — Safe and efficient railroad crossings are vital to community well-being—protecting lives, reducing congestion, and keeping people and goods moving. Yet for many local leaders,…
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