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Class 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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SustainabilityFreight Rail’s Role in Cutting Carbon Emissions
Washington, D.C. — Each Earth Day, attention turns to the technologies and systems helping lower emissions and move the economy forward. Among them is a…
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Policy IssuesSurface Transportation Reauthorization and Freight Rail
Washington, D.C. — As Congress prepares the next surface transportation bill, decisions made now will shape the safety, reliability, and cost of moving goods across…
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AdvocacyRep. Burchett Tours Timken Facility in Tennessee
MASCOT, TENN. — U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its railroad subcommittee, toured the Timken facility…
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Advocacy#RailDay2026: Freight Rail’s Message to Congress
Washington, D.C. — On March 4, 2026, the freight rail industry once again convened in the nation’s capital for Railroad Day on Capitol Hill—one of the largest and…
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SafetyFRA Data Shows Major Rail Safety Gains in 2025
Washington, D.C. – New data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) shows 2025 was a historic year for freight rail safety. Accident and injury rates…
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SafetyWashington Post Editorial Raises Questions About Railway Safety Act
The Washington Post editorial board this week raised concerns about the proposed Railway Safety Act: “Legislators think they’re making trains safer. Evidence says otherwise.” The editorial board…
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