Economic Impact
Four 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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SafetyFreight rail app makes emergency response safer and easier
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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Economic ImpactState 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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