Sustainability
Resilient Railroads Look Toward Sustainable Future
Washington, D.C. — This Earth Day is no ordinary Earth Day. In a time of social distancing, the natural environment and outdoors have become an…
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Innovation and TechnologyNuts & Bolts: Railcar Round-Up
What Does A Train Consist Of? Washington, D.C. —While most people can identify the locomotive on a train, dedicated railfans have the ability to scout…
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Infrastructure5 Ways Freight Railroads Serve You During a Pandemic
Washington, D.C. — As the novel coronavirus impacts communities all across the nation, the importance of the global supply chain has come into even clearer…
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RegulationOp-ed: Valley rail connections drive economic success
Phoenix, AZ – In a recent op-ed for the East Valley Tribune, Greater Phoenix Chamber President Todd Sanders highlighted the resolute importance of freight rail…
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RegulationOp-ed: Freight rail plays an important role in Michigan economy
Detroit, MI – Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy & Regulatory Affairs at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, writes about how vital freight rail is…
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AdvocacyAdvocacy Corner: Why Citizen Engagement Matters
Washington, D.C. — While some constituents might view Capitol Hill with skepticism, research shows that citizen voices really do matter to policymakers. They want to…
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Policy Issues#RailDay2020 Social Media Guide
Washington, D.C. — Freight rail advocates from across the country are coming together on Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 4 for Railroad Day 2020 — a…
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Innovation and TechnologyCongresswoman Miller Tours Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc.
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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InfrastructureNuts & Bolts: Why is there an engine in the middle of that train?
Or, the Dynamic Benefits of Distributed Power. WASHINGTON, D.C. — When you spot a train at a crossing or pass one running along the highway,…
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Nuts & BoltsThe Nuts & Bolts of Modern Rail
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As rail advocates, we sometimes forget that not everyone is well-versed with the technical side of railroads—the nuts and bolts of rail…
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