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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.

  • Congresswoman Bustos Tours Illinois Rail Tie Facility
    Rail Suppliers

    Congresswoman Bustos Tours Illinois Rail Tie Facility


    December 4, 2018December 5, 2018

    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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  • Q&A: A Closer Look at Rail’s Role in Ventura County
    Infrastructure

    Q&A: A Closer Look at Rail’s Role in Ventura County


    November 20, 2018December 4, 2018

    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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  • New Analysis Ties Rail Suppliers to Billions in Economic Impact
    Economic Impact

    New Analysis Ties Rail Suppliers to Billions in Economic Impact


    November 5, 2018November 6, 2018

    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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  • Four Un-BOO-lievable Facts About Trains
    Economic Impact

    Four Un-BOO-lievable Facts About Trains


    October 31, 2018October 29, 2021

    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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  • Escalating tariff war means economic uncertainty for Indiana businesses
    Trade

    Escalating tariff war means economic uncertainty for Indiana businesses


    October 23, 2018October 31, 2018

    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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  • Freight rail app makes emergency response safer and easier
    Safety

    Freight rail app makes emergency response safer and easier


    October 19, 2018November 1, 2018

    Tuscola, IL — Brian A. Moody, fire chief of Tuscola and secretary/treasurer of the Douglas County Firefighters Association and MABAS Division 26 (Mutual Aid Box Alarm Association),…

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  • State of Georgia Ports and Rail is Strong
    Economic Impact

    State of Georgia Ports and Rail is Strong


    September 21, 2018September 24, 2018

    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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  • Rail Brings a Windfall to Great Falls
    Agriculture

    Rail Brings a Windfall to Great Falls


    September 17, 2018September 18, 2018

    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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  • Help us spread the Rail Safety Week message!
    Safety

    Help us spread the Rail Safety Week message!


    September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

    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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  • Harsco Rail Hosts U.S. Senator Gary Peters
    Rail Suppliers

    Harsco Rail Hosts U.S. Senator Gary Peters


    August 13, 2018August 21, 2018

    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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