Policy Issues
U.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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Economic ImpactRecord Number of Rail Advocates Take the Hill
Washington, D.C. — More than 450 rail advocates — railroaders, suppliers, customers and GoRail coalition members — attended 367 congressional meetings on March 2 for Railroad Day on…
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Policy IssuesA Look Ahead: #RailDay2017
Alexandria, VA — Railroad Day on Capitol Hill 2017 is almost here. Hundreds of rail advocates and community leaders from around the country will flood Capitol Hill…
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InfrastructureRailroads Announce 2017 Capex, Pursue Policy Opportunities
Alexandria, VA — Against the backdrop of a new Congress and Administration in Washington, D.C., the Association of American Railroads announced Wednesday that U.S. freight railroads plan…
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Policy IssuesGoRail Advocates Speak Out Against STB Proposals
Alexandria, VA - Last July, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, which provides economic regulatory oversight for railroads, announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to consider several…
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Policy IssuesFour Key Post-Election Takeaways for Freight Rail
Alexandria, VA — Infrastructure is front and center in post-election policy discussions as lawmakers consider President-elect Donald Trump’s $1 trillion proposal to upgrade the nation’s…
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Economic ImpactThis Day in History: Railroads Create the First U.S. Time Zones
Alexandria, VA — Freight railroads have a long and storied history in North America, beginning with the driving of the Golden Spike in Promontory Summit,…
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InfrastructureCongressman Mike Rogers Tours Knox Kershaw
Montgomery, AL — U.S. Congressman Mike D. Rogers (R-AL-3) joined Knox Kershaw, Inc., to tour their long-held Montgomery facility and discuss pressing rail and manufacturing…
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