Economic Impact
Florida Rail Day Highlights Rail Infrastructure, Benefits
Tallahassee, FL — Rail officials and advocates gathered at the Capitol in Tallahassee today to discuss Florida’s freight railroads and their role in moving the…
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PortsThe Port of Hueneme: Leading the Way
Port Hueneme, CA — Situated on the scenic California coastline just 60 miles north of Los Angeles, the Port of Hueneme has carved out a…
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Economic ImpactAmerica’s Workforce Development Capital returns to its Freight Rail Roots
Marion, OH — Marion is a small community of 37,000 located in north central Ohio. Home to the 29th U.S. President, Warren G. Harding, Marion was an…
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Policy IssuesAAR and GoRail Honor Chairman Bill Shuster with Railroad Achievement Award
Accomplished Infrastructure Leader Receives Final Installment Of New Award Initiative in 2017. Washington, D.C., — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and GoRail today honored House…
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Economic ImpactHundreds of Local Leaders Sign Letter Opposing Rail Reregulation Proposals
Washington, D.C. — This week, GoRail delivered a letter jointly signed by over 450 local and state elected leaders, economic development officers, chambers of commerce, advocacy groups…
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Economic ImpactNorfolk Southern CEO Emphasizes Common Goals, Commitment to Community
Virginia Beach, VA — Norfolk Southern CEO James Squires was the keynote speaker at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s latest “Leadership Series” event, addressing 150 attendees…
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Economic ImpactFreight Rail Jobs Grow Wisconsin Economy, Support Veterans
Madison, WI — When railroads talk about their infrastructure, they’re not only referring to rails and locomotives. People are at the core of what railroads do every…
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InfrastructureIn Pictures: Working on the Nickel Plate Road
Washington, D.C. — The Nickel Plate Road — officially the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company — had "a storied 83-year existence," starting with one road in 1882 and ending, after…
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SafetyCorrecting Four Myths Around Rail Safety
Washington, D.C. — Today marks the start of the first-ever national Rail Safety Week (Sept. 24-30), a joint effort by the national rail safety education nonprofit Operation…
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InfrastructureCongressman Lloyd Smucker Tours Norfolk Southern Rail Yard
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member Rep. Smucker tours Pennsylvania rail yard. Lancaster, Pa. — U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-16) joined officials from Norfolk Southern, Lancaster County…
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