Infrastructure
Op-Ed: Freight railroads show the way on infrastructure funding
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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Innovation and TechnologyOp-Ed: Railroad safety goes high-tech
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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TradeOp-Ed: Trade, railroads keep Montana competitive in global economy
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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Innovation and TechnologyOp-Ed: Autonomous tech rules should ensure safety, not play favorites
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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Policy IssuesPost-Election, Pre-New Congress Limbo
Washington, D.C. — With the November elections solidly in the rear-view mirror, much about the 116th Congress is now known. For railroads, though, there are still significant…
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Rail SuppliersCongresswoman Bustos Tours Illinois Rail Tie Facility
Galesburg, IL — Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-Illinois) took a hands-on tour of a Koppers rail tie plant in Galesburg, Ill., on Monday. Joining GoRail, the Railway…
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InfrastructureQ&A: A Closer Look at Rail’s Role in Ventura County
Ventura County, CA — Ventura County plays a pivotal role in the movement of goods and passengers by rail across densely populated Southern California. With Asia as…
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Economic ImpactNew Analysis Ties Rail Suppliers to Billions in Economic Impact
Washington, DC — America's rail suppliers — which produce everything from signals, track and ties to the advanced tech used for PTC — contributed $74.2 billion to…
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Economic ImpactFour Un-BOO-lievable Facts About Trains
Washington, DC — In the spirit of Halloween, we decided to compile a few spook-tacular facts about America's freight railroads. 1). The rails have hidden eyes and…
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TradeEscalating tariff war means economic uncertainty for Indiana businesses
Elkhart County, IN — Mike Yoder, president of the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, recently took to the op-ed pages of Elkhart County's local paper to discuss…
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