Hodgkins, IL -- Recently, GoRail State Director Emily Traiforos joined members of the Illinois delegation to tour the BNSF intermodal terminal in Hodgkins, Illinois, and the adjacent UPS Chicago Area Consolidation…
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Washington, D.C. -- Truck size and weight policy doesn't sound like the kind of issue that keeps people up at night. But as Congress works…
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Wichita, KS — Brecken Morel, interim president and CEO of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, makes the case for evidence-based freight rail policy in…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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