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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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