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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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Infrastructure
Op-ed: Freight rail is key to US infrastructure
January 17, 2020January 21, 2020
Takoma Park, MD — Jarrett Smith, Takoma Park City Councilmember and member of the National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, highlighted Governor Larry Hogan’s…
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Policy Issues
Op-ed: Policymakers should get rail policies right
January 15, 2020January 21, 2020
Atlanta, GA — Brett Harrell, a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, highlights the success of freight rail in supporting Atlanta’s growing population, and…
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Policy Issues
Advocacy Corner: District Meetings
December 18, 2019January 3, 2020
"Direct constituent interactions have more influence on lawmakers’ decisions than other advocacy strategies." —Congressional Management Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the relationship between citizens…
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