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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.

  • 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
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    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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  • Industry Honors Rep. Denham with Railroad Achievement Award
    Economic Impact

    Industry Honors Rep. Denham with Railroad Achievement Award


    August 3, 2018August 24, 2018

    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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  • Trade disputes may hurt Oswego port, freight rail industry
    Trade

    Trade disputes may hurt Oswego port, freight rail industry


    July 25, 2018July 26, 2018

    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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  • Rail Infrastructure a Key Connector for Helena Harbor
    Economic Impact

    Rail Infrastructure a Key Connector for Helena Harbor


    July 9, 2018July 10, 2018

    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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  • Harm from Chinese tariffs will spread beyond Ohio’s agricultural industry
    Trade

    Harm from Chinese tariffs will spread beyond Ohio's agricultural industry


    July 2, 2018July 6, 2018

    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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