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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.

  • Sen. Schumer Joins GoRail for Tour of New York Air Brake
    Innovation and Technology

    Sen. Schumer Joins GoRail for Tour of New York Air Brake


    March 26, 2016June 27, 2016

    Watertown, NY - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) joined GoRail for a tour of New York Air Brake’s facility in Watertown, NY on March 25.…

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  • Congressional Tour Talks Proposed MN Train Tax
    Policy Issues

    Congressional Tour Talks Proposed MN Train Tax


    May 6, 2016June 24, 2016

    Lakeville, MN – Minnesota State Representative Jon Koznick and Lynda Boudreau, staff for U.S. Congressman John Kline, joined GoRail and the National Railroad Construction &…

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  • Congresswoman Bustos Tours Illinois Rail Tie Facility
    Rail Suppliers

    Congresswoman Bustos Tours Illinois Rail Tie Facility


    December 4, 2018December 5, 2018

    Galesburg, IL — Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-Illinois) took a hands-on tour of a Koppers rail tie plant in Galesburg, Ill., on Monday. Joining GoRail, the Railway…

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  • Congresswoman Miller Tours Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc.
    Innovation and Technology

    Congresswoman Miller Tours Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc.


    February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

    Huntington, WV — Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today toured Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc. in Huntington. There, she learned about their operations and impact on West…

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  • Sens. Graham, Scott Staff Tour Koppers Railroad Tie Plant
    Infrastructure

    Sens. Graham, Scott Staff Tour Koppers Railroad Tie Plant


    April 6, 2016June 27, 2016

    Florence, SC – Representatives from the offices of Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Tim Scott (R-SC) joined GoRail and the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA)…

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  • Congressman Troy Balderson Tours Ashland Railway
    Infrastructure

    Congressman Troy Balderson Tours Ashland Railway


    September 16, 2019

    House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member visits Ashland Railway’s Mid-Ohio Rail Terminal and Mansfield Railport in Richland County. Mansfield, OH — U.S. Representative Troy Balderson…

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  • Senator Tom Carper Tours Delmarva Central Railroad
    Agriculture

    Senator Tom Carper Tours Delmarva Central Railroad


    November 13, 2021November 18, 2021

    Environment and Public Works Committee Chair visits Delmarva Central Railroad’s Seaford transload facility and swing bridge in Sussex County. Seaford, Delaware — U.S. Senator Tom…

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  • Congressman Derrick Van Orden Tours Local Stella-Jones Facility
    Rail Suppliers

    Congressman Derrick Van Orden Tours Local Stella-Jones Facility


    January 23, 2024January 25, 2024

    House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member visits Stella-Jones’ railway tie manufacturing facility in Bangor, Wisconsin. Bangor, Wisconsin — U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden joined officials…

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  • Iowa Northern Railway Company Hosts Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer
    Infrastructure

    Iowa Northern Railway Company Hosts Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer


    August 28, 2019

    House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member Rep. Finkenauer tours Black Hawk County railroad. WATERLOO, IOWA, August 27, 2019 – U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer (IA-1) continued…

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  • Taking a Ride on the NS 9-1-1 Safety Train
    Safety

    Taking a Ride on the NS 9-1-1 Safety Train


    March 21, 2019April 5, 2019

    Alexandria, VA — Norfolk Southern’s annual Hazmat Safety Train made its 2019 debut on a bright, crisp morning in Alexandria, Va., on Tuesday — and…

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