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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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