Safety
Taking a Ride on the NS 9-1-1 Safety Train
Alexandria, VA — Norfolk Southern’s annual Hazmat Safety Train made its 2019 debut on a bright, crisp morning in Alexandria, Va., on Tuesday — and…
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InfrastructureOp-Ed: Infrastructure is key to continued growth in Tennessee’s economy
Memphis, TN — Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland highlights the nation's infrastructure imperative in a new op-ed for the Daily Memphian, arguing that "infrastructure is an area ripe for…
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TradeOp-Ed: Tariffs undercut Colorado’s economic success
Jefferson County, CO — Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo cautions policymakers in a recent op-ed against tariff escalation, noting the positive impact of international trade on…
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Innovation and TechnologyIn Pictures: GoRail Takes Tech Showcase to Statehouses
Bismarck, ND, Austin, TX, and Indianapolis, IN — In a series of rail technology "showcases" at three state capitals, GoRail recently had the opportunity to discuss…
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Innovation and TechnologyOp-Ed: First responders better prepared with rail app
La Crosse, WI — In a new op-ed for the La Crosse Tribune, Altoona police chief and Wisconsin State Rep. Jesse James highlighted AskRail, an innovative…
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InfrastructureOp-Ed: Freight railroads show the way on infrastructure funding
Salem, OR — Discussing infrastructure in an op-ed for the Statesman Journal — and looking to the new leadership of Congressman Peter DeFazio at the House…
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Innovation and TechnologyOp-Ed: Railroad safety goes high-tech
Solano County, CA — In a letter to the editor of the The Reporter, District 3 Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commissioner Jim Spering writes that freight…
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TradeOp-Ed: Trade, railroads keep Montana competitive in global economy
Great Falls, MT — In a new Great Falls Tribune op-ed, GoRail's Montana State Director Michael Gaynorwrites that free trade has brought prosperity to Montana and…
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Innovation and TechnologyOp-Ed: Autonomous tech rules should ensure safety, not play favorites
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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Policy IssuesPost-Election, Pre-New Congress Limbo
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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