Rail at Work

Regulation
Op-ed: Valley rail connections drive economic success
March 17, 2020March 31, 2020
Phoenix, AZ – In a recent op-ed for the East Valley Tribune, Greater Phoenix Chamber President Todd Sanders highlighted the resolute importance of freight rail…
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Regulation
Op-ed: Freight rail plays an important role in Michigan economy
March 17, 2020March 31, 2020
Detroit, MI – Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy & Regulatory Affairs at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, writes about how vital freight rail is…
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Advocacy
Advocacy Corner: Why Citizen Engagement Matters
March 2, 2020August 31, 2020
Washington, D.C. — While some constituents might view Capitol Hill with skepticism, research shows that citizen voices really do matter to policymakers. They want to…
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Policy Issues
#RailDay2020 Social Media Guide
March 1, 2020March 3, 2020
Washington, D.C. — Freight rail advocates from across the country are coming together on Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 4 for Railroad Day 2020 — a…
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Innovation and Technology
Congresswoman Miller Tours Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc.
February 19, 2020February 19, 2020
Huntington, WV — Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) today toured Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc. in Huntington. There, she learned about their operations and impact on West…
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Infrastructure
Nuts & Bolts: Why is there an engine in the middle of that train?
January 31, 2020February 20, 2020
Or, the Dynamic Benefits of Distributed Power. WASHINGTON, D.C. — If you drive into a city on your way to work, chances are you’ve seen…
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Nuts & Bolts
The Nuts & Bolts of Modern Rail
January 31, 2020September 14, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As rail advocates, we sometimes forget that not everyone is well-versed with the technical side of railroads—the nuts and bolts of rail…
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Innovation and Technology
Op-ed: Tennessee’s economy relies on smart federal rail safety rules
January 22, 2020January 23, 2020
Memphis, TN – In a recent op-ed for the Commercial Appeal, Greater Memphis Chamber President and CEO Beverly Robertson argues against a proposed bill in…
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Economic Impact
Representative James E. Clyburn Receives Railroad Achievement Award In Charleston
January 22, 2020January 23, 2020
Member of House Leadership Team Recognized for Transportation Policy Stewardship, Including Oversight of Policies Supporting the U.S. Rail Network CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn, the…
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Economic Impact
Op-ed: Keep the Rails Strong
January 21, 2020February 10, 2020
Marion, NC – Steve Little, mayor of the City of Marion, wrote an op-ed in favor of freight railroads for the McDowell News recently. With his…
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