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.
Washington, DC — A little-know government regulator could bring sweeping changes for the freight rail industry—changes that undermine the efficient nationwide rail network relied on by…
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Chicago, IL — The CREATE partners had the honor of providing Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-4), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,…
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Top Republican Appropriator in U.S. House Acknowledged for Leadership on Issues Impacting Railroads Fort Worth, TX — Texas Representative Kay Granger, ranking member of the…
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Newark, NJ — Chip Hallock, president and CEO of the Newark Regional Business Partnership, describes the role and impact of freight railroads in New Jersey,…
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Paso Robles, CA — Paso Robles City Councilman Fred Strong has worn many hats across decades of service in his community. From co-founding Paso Robles’…
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Ranking Member of T-HUD Subcommittee Recognized for Policies Affecting the U.S. Rail Network Washington, D.C. — Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on…
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Robertsdale, AL — Baldwin County’s economic development resume is lengthy and getting longer. Not only does the southwest Alabama county have one of the state’s…
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Cedar Rapids, IA — Oelwein City Councilman Warren Fisk pushed back on the idea of government intervention into railroad crew size staffing in a recent…
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Seattle, WA — Recently the Surface Transportation Board (STB) decided to create new, burdensome regulations on the rail industry which has the potential to raise freight rates…
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House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Member visits Ashland Railway’s Mid-Ohio Rail Terminal and Mansfield Railport in Richland County. Mansfield, OH — U.S. Representative Troy Balderson…
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