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.
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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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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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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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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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…
Read MoreWashington, 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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