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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.

  • Florida Rail Day Highlights Rail Infrastructure, Benefits
    Economic Impact

    Florida Rail Day Highlights Rail Infrastructure, Benefits


    January 30, 2018January 24, 2019

    Tallahassee, FL — Rail officials and advocates gathered at the Capitol in Tallahassee today to discuss Florida’s freight railroads and their role in moving the…

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  • The Port of Hueneme: Leading the Way  
    Ports

    The Port of Hueneme: Leading the Way  


    January 9, 2018

    Port Hueneme, CA — Situated on the scenic California coastline just 60 miles north of Los Angeles, the Port of Hueneme has carved out a…

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  • America’s Workforce Development Capital returns to its Freight Rail Roots
    Economic Impact

    America’s Workforce Development Capital returns to its Freight Rail Roots


    December 11, 2017December 19, 2017

    Marion, OH — Marion is a small community of 37,000 located in north central Ohio. Home to the 29th U.S. President, Warren G. Harding, Marion was an…

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  • AAR and GoRail Honor Chairman Bill Shuster with Railroad Achievement Award
    Policy Issues

    AAR and GoRail Honor Chairman Bill Shuster with Railroad Achievement Award


    December 5, 2017December 19, 2017

    Accomplished Infrastructure Leader Receives Final Installment Of New Award Initiative in 2017. Washington, D.C., — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and GoRail today honored House…

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  • Hundreds of Local Leaders Sign Letter Opposing Rail Reregulation Proposals
    Economic Impact

    Hundreds of Local Leaders Sign Letter Opposing Rail Reregulation Proposals


    November 21, 2017December 18, 2017

    Washington, D.C. — This week, GoRail delivered a letter jointly signed by over 450 local and state elected leaders, economic development officers, chambers of commerce, advocacy groups…

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  • Norfolk Southern CEO Emphasizes Common Goals, Commitment to Community
    Economic Impact

    Norfolk Southern CEO Emphasizes Common Goals, Commitment to Community


    November 13, 2017November 13, 2017

    Virginia Beach, VA — Norfolk Southern CEO James Squires was the keynote speaker at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s latest “Leadership Series” event, addressing 150 attendees…

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  • Freight Rail Jobs Grow Wisconsin Economy, Support Veterans
    Economic Impact

    Freight Rail Jobs Grow Wisconsin Economy, Support Veterans


    November 11, 2017November 11, 2017

    Madison, WI — When railroads talk about their infrastructure, they’re not only referring to rails and locomotives. People are at the core of what railroads do every…

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  • In Pictures: Working on the Nickel Plate Road
    Infrastructure

    In Pictures: Working on the Nickel Plate Road


    November 3, 2017June 16, 2022

    Washington, D.C. — The Nickel Plate Road — officially the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company — had "a storied 83-year existence," starting with one road in 1882 and ending, after…

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  • Correcting Four Myths Around Rail Safety
    Safety

    Correcting Four Myths Around Rail Safety


    September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

    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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  • Congressman Lloyd Smucker Tours Norfolk Southern Rail Yard
    Infrastructure

    Congressman Lloyd Smucker Tours Norfolk Southern Rail Yard


    September 20, 2017

    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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