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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.

  • Op-ed: Keep rail resurgence going strong
    Regulation

    Op-ed: Keep rail resurgence going strong


    February 16, 2021

    Cook County, IL —Cook County Commissioner Peter N. Silvestri discusses the merits of rail deregulation for the Chicagoland area in a new op-ed for the…

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  • Three Reasons to Love America’s Freight Trains
    Economic Impact

    Three Reasons to Love America’s Freight Trains


    February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

    Washington, D.C. — The allure of railroading in America is undeniable. It’s an intrinsic part of our nation’s history and identity—steel wheels on steel rail…

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  • Op-ed: Freight rail investments a reliable constant for Hudson Valley economy
    Regulation

    Op-ed: Freight rail investments a reliable constant for Hudson Valley economy


    January 18, 2021February 16, 2021

    Middletown, NY — Orange County Partnership President and CEO Maureen Halahan underscored the role of freight rail in moving New York's economy in a recent…

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  • Op-ed: Why foundational rail policy pays dividends today
    Economic Impact

    Op-ed: Why foundational rail policy pays dividends today


    November 21, 2020March 2, 2021

    Houston, TX — Federal officials and regulators should continue the balanced policies that have made freight railroads such reliable partners for the Texas economy, writes…

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  • Railroad Partner Streamlines Intermodal Shipping
    Economic Impact

    Railroad Partner Streamlines Intermodal Shipping


    November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

    Savannah, GA — Better connectivity and access to Georgia ports is the goal for Denver-based logistics solutions company OmniTRAX’s Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub. The 2,700-acre…

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  • Election Recap: Historic Turnout; Smaller Margins
    Economic Impact

    Election Recap: Historic Turnout; Smaller Margins


    November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

    Washington, D.C. — Though Election Day is behind us, there are still significant question marks about what to expect from the new Administration and the…

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  • Op-ed: Rail Act’s Cooperation: Balance Worth Preserving — and Learning From
    Policy Issues

    Op-ed: Rail Act’s Cooperation: Balance Worth Preserving — and Learning From


    October 28, 2020November 19, 2020

    Washington, D.C. — Rob Hooper, President & CEO of the Northern Nevada Development Authority along with Keith Martin Executive VP of the Virginia Chamber of…

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  • Op-ed: Look back 40 years for blueprint to solve today’s problems
    Economic Impact

    Op-ed: Look back 40 years for blueprint to solve today’s problems


    October 27, 2020March 2, 2021

    Las Vegas, NV — Las Vegas city councilman Brian Knudsen discussed the economic impact of freight rail in Nevada and emphasized the importance of balanced…

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  • Op-ed: A ‘Stagger’ing bit of legislation
    Policy Issues

    Op-ed: A 'Stagger'ing bit of legislation


    October 16, 2020March 5, 2021

    Eugene, OR — U.S. freight railroads today should serve as an example to policymakers of what can be accomplished through smart regulation, writes Kevin Mannix, director…

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  • Community, Business and Policy Leaders Laud Historic Rail Legislation on 40th Anniversary
    Policy Issues

    Community, Business and Policy Leaders Laud Historic Rail Legislation on 40th Anniversary


    October 14, 2020

    Group Letter Featuring Signatories from 46 States Calls on Policymakers to Preserve Regulatory Balance for Freight Railroads and Customers Washington, D.C. — More than 1000…

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