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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.

  • Op-ed: Freight rail is key to US infrastructure
    Infrastructure

    Op-ed: Freight rail is key to US infrastructure


    January 17, 2020January 21, 2020

    Takoma Park, MD — Jarrett Smith, Takoma Park City Councilmember and member of the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, highlighted Governor Larry Hogan’s…

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  • Op-ed: Policymakers should get rail policies right
    Policy Issues

    Op-ed: Policymakers should get rail policies right


    January 15, 2020January 21, 2020

    Atlanta, GA — Brett Harrell, a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, highlights the success of freight rail in supporting Atlanta’s growing population, and…

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  • Advocacy Corner: District Meetings
    Policy Issues

    Advocacy Corner: District Meetings


    December 18, 2019January 3, 2020

    "Direct constituent interactions have more influence on lawmakers’ decisions than other advocacy strategies." —Congressional Management Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the relationship between citizens…

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  • Rail Re-Regulation Proposals: A Road Map
    Policy Issues

    Rail Re-Regulation Proposals: A Road Map


    December 4, 2019January 21, 2020

    Washington, DC — A little-know government regulator could bring sweeping changes for the freight rail industry—changes that undermine the efficient nationwide rail network relied on by…

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  • Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García Tours CREATE Projects
    Infrastructure

    Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García Tours CREATE Projects


    November 15, 2019December 4, 2019

    Chicago, IL — The CREATE partners had the honor of providing Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-4), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,…

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  • Industry Honors Rep. Kay Granger with Award at BNSF Headquarters
    Policy Issues

    Industry Honors Rep. Kay Granger with Award at BNSF Headquarters


    November 5, 2019

    Top Republican Appropriator in U.S. House Acknowledged for Leadership on Issues Impacting Railroads Fort Worth, TX — Texas Representative Kay Granger, ranking member of the…

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  • Op-ed: Freight railroads key to NJ’s transportation future
    Policy Issues

    Op-ed: Freight railroads key to NJ’s transportation future


    October 30, 2019October 31, 2019

    Newark, NJ — Chip Hallock, president and CEO of the Newark Regional Business Partnership, describes the role and impact of freight railroads in New Jersey,…

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  • Four Questions with Fred Strong, NLC Rail Chair
    Infrastructure

    Four Questions with Fred Strong, NLC Rail Chair


    October 28, 2019October 28, 2019

    Paso Robles, CA — Paso Robles City Councilman Fred Strong has worn many hats across decades of service in his community. From co-founding Paso Robles’…

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  • Senator Jack Reed Honored with Railroad Achievement Award
    Policy Issues

    Senator Jack Reed Honored with Railroad Achievement Award


    October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

    Ranking Member of T-HUD Subcommittee Recognized for Policies Affecting the U.S. Rail Network Washington, D.C. — Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on…

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  • Rail upgrades to enhance South Alabama Mega Site
    Economic Impact

    Rail upgrades to enhance South Alabama Mega Site


    October 21, 2019October 24, 2019

    Robertsdale, AL — Baldwin County’s economic development resume is lengthy and getting longer. Not only does the southwest Alabama county have one of the state’s…

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