Advocacy
On the Ground in D.C. — Railroad Day 2025
Washington, D.C. — On May 7, 2025, the freight rail industry came together for another impactful Railroad Day on Capitol Hill. With over 375 meetings…
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IntermodalStrengthening Supply Chains: CORCA Explained
Washington, DC —Every year, our nation’s trains alongside trucks and barges deliver a stunning amount of consumer goods to Americans—nearly 59 tons of freight for…
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AdvocacyRail Champions Speak: Essay Contest Highlights
Washington, D.C. — Our Rail Champions initiative is a simple but powerful idea: the people closest to freight rail—whether through work, community, or personal passion—are…
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Nuts & BoltsNuts & Bolts: The Track Switches That Power Rail
Washington, DC — At first glance, a track switch might seem like just another piece of rail infrastructure. But these small, unassuming mechanisms are the backbone…
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Economic ImpactNew Report Underscores Massive Impact of U.S. Freight Rail
Washington, D.C. — The trains that move America’s goods are among the most critical drivers of the U.S. economy—and a new study helps quantify and…
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SafetyCreating Safe Quiet Zones: Key Webinar Takeaways
Railroad safety and noise mitigation are critical concerns for communities and industry stakeholders alike. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Train Horn Rule, issued in 2006,…
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Funding OpportunitiesHistoric $1.1 Billion in Rail Grants to Eliminate Crossings and Improve Safety Nationwide
Washington, D.C. — The second round of the Rail Crossing Elimination (RCE) grant program is making significant strides in enhancing rail safety, efficiency, and connectivity…
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AdvocacyShaping the Tracks Ahead: Election Takeaways and the Rail Policy Outlook
Washington, DC — While much about the 119th Congress is now known, there are still significant uncertainties regarding the infrastructure policy landscape. Here are several…
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Economic ImpactFor Northwest New Mexico, a New Rail Link Is Just Around the Corner
The Four Corners region shared by Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah is known more for stunning landscapes and isolation than for rail access. Even…
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Economic ImpactRail Grants Roundup
Four major federal grant programs in the last several months announced billions in funding for U.S. rail infrastructure. The grants address diverse needs, from high-speed…
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