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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.

  • Senior Women Rail Leaders Talk Career, Mentorship and Finding Balance
    Workforce

    Senior Women Rail Leaders Talk Career, Mentorship and Finding Balance


    March 29, 2019April 1, 2019

    Washington, DC. — The Association of American Railroad’s (AAR) three female senior vice presidents, Adrian Arnakis, Kathy Kirmayer and Kristin Smith — half of the…

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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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  • Op-Ed: Infrastructure is key to continued growth in Tennessee’s economy
    Infrastructure

    Op-Ed: Infrastructure is key to continued growth in Tennessee’s economy


    February 9, 2019June 20, 2019

    Memphis, TN — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland highlights the nation's infrastructure imperative in a new op-ed for the Daily Memphian, arguing that "infrastructure is an area ripe for…

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  • Op-Ed: Tariffs undercut Colorado’s economic success
    Trade

    Op-Ed: Tariffs undercut Colorado’s economic success


    February 7, 2019June 20, 2019

    Jefferson County, CO — Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo cautions policymakers in a recent op-ed against tariff escalation, noting the positive impact of international trade on…

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  • In Pictures: GoRail Takes Tech Showcase to Statehouses
    Innovation and Technology

    In Pictures: GoRail Takes Tech Showcase to Statehouses


    January 30, 2019February 11, 2019

    Bismarck, ND, Austin, TX, and Indianapolis, IN — In a series of rail technology "showcases" at three state capitals, GoRail recently had the opportunity to discuss…

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  • Op-Ed: First responders better prepared with rail app
    Innovation and Technology

    Op-Ed: First responders better prepared with rail app


    January 19, 2019June 20, 2019

    La Crosse, WI — In a new op-ed for the La Crosse Tribune, Altoona police chief and Wisconsin State Rep. Jesse James highlighted AskRail, an innovative…

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  • Op-Ed: Freight railroads show the way on infrastructure funding
    Infrastructure

    Op-Ed: Freight railroads show the way on infrastructure funding


    January 19, 2019June 20, 2019

    Salem, OR — Discussing infrastructure in an op-ed for the Statesman Journal — and looking to the new leadership of Congressman Peter DeFazio at the House…

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  • Op-Ed: Railroad safety goes high-tech
    Innovation and Technology

    Op-Ed: Railroad safety goes high-tech


    January 11, 2019June 20, 2019

    Solano County, CA — In a letter to the editor of the The Reporter, District 3 Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commissioner Jim Spering writes that freight…

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  • Op-Ed: Trade, railroads keep Montana competitive in global economy
    Trade

    Op-Ed: Trade, railroads keep Montana competitive in global economy


    January 3, 2019June 20, 2019

    Great Falls, MT — In a new Great Falls Tribune op-ed, GoRail's Montana State Director Michael Gaynorwrites that free trade has brought prosperity to Montana and…

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  • Op-Ed: Autonomous tech rules should ensure safety, not play favorites
    Innovation and Technology

    Op-Ed: Autonomous tech rules should ensure safety, not play favorites


    January 2, 2019June 20, 2019

    Macomb County, MI — In their approach to automation policies, congressional leaders should apply the same "safety-first approach" to all modes without picking favorites, according to…

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