Safety
Correcting Four Myths Around Rail Safety
Washington, D.C. — Today marks the start of the first-ever national Rail Safety Week (Sept. 24-30), a joint effort by the national rail safety education nonprofit Operation…
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InfrastructureCongressman Lloyd Smucker Tours Norfolk Southern Rail Yard
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member Rep. Smucker tours Pennsylvania rail yard. Lancaster, Pa. — U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-16) joined officials from Norfolk Southern, Lancaster County…
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Policy IssuesSen. Mike Lee Tours A&K Railroad Materials Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah — U.S. Senator Mike Lee joined GoRail and representatives from A&K Railroad Materials, Inc (A&K) today for a tour of the rail…
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Policy IssuesCongressman Peter DeFazio Receives Rail Award at Eugene Supplier
Ranking member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee honored by AAR, GoRail for demonstrated commitment to the U.S. rail network. Eugene, Ore. — The Association of…
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IntermodalIn Georgia, rail is a key connector for inland ports and new markets
Inland ports and freight railroads work together to boost Georgia economy. Murray County, Ga. — In 2018, the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP) will open as Georgia’s…
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InfrastructureSenators John Thune and Bill Nelson honored with Railroad Achievement Award
New award given to chairman and ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee for demonstrated commitment to U.S. rail. Washington, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads…
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PortsWhy the Port of Long Beach is Investing in Rail to Handle Bigger Ships
Long Beach, Calif. — This spring, ports around the U.S. will start welcoming new and larger vessel services, and the Port of Long Beach will be handling…
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Policy IssuesU.S. Freight Railroads and Trade: By the Numbers
Washington, D.C. — A March 29 report from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) offers a compelling look at the relationship between North American railroads…
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SafetyFive Things You Didn't Know About Rail Safety
Washington, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced the new safety record, which is based on data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),…
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Policy IssuesPoint/Counterpoint: Evaluating Forced Access
Washington, D.C. — Last fall, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced several new proposals that would negatively impact freight railroads and their ability to invest in…
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