Economic Impact
State of Georgia Ports and Rail is Strong
Savannah, GA — This week the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) held its annual State of the Port – and there certainly is a lot of good…
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AgricultureRail Brings a Windfall to Great Falls
Great Falls, MT — Great Falls is located at one of the most impressive sections of the mighty Missouri. The river drops over 500 feet in elevation…
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SafetyHelp us spread the Rail Safety Week message!
Washington, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing…
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Rail SuppliersHarsco Rail Hosts U.S. Senator Gary Peters
Ludington, MI — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) wrapped up his third annual motorcycle tour of Michigan in Ludington on August 10 at Harsco Rail, a global…
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Economic ImpactIndustry Honors Rep. Denham with Railroad Achievement Award
Tracy, CA — August 3, 2018 – California Congressman Jeff Denham, chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee railroads subcommittee, today received the “Railroad Achievement…
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TradeTrade disputes may hurt Oswego port, freight rail industry
Syracuse, NY — Morris Sorbello, who represents the 23rd district in the Oswego County Legislature, outlined the negative consequences of tariffs for New York industries, including its…
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Economic ImpactRail Infrastructure a Key Connector for Helena Harbor
Little Rock, AR — John Edwards, economic development director for the Helena Harbor and Phillips County Economic Development, delves into the economic importance of healthy infrastructure…
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TradeHarm from Chinese tariffs will spread beyond Ohio’s agricultural industry
Cleveland, OH — In a recent op-ed for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio Soybean Association Executive Director Kirk Merritt and GoRail AVP Michael Gaynor discussed how an…
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TradeThe best bet for a strong Texas economy? Preserving NAFTA.
Houston, TX — Bob Mitchell, president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, writes about the importance of NAFTA to Texas's economy and workers in a…
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Rail SuppliersCongressman Randy Weber Tours Texas RailWorks Facility
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member Rep. Weber tours Texas rail supplier. Deer Park, TX — U.S. Representative Randy Weber (R-TX) toured RailWorks Track Systems’ facility…
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