Policy Issues
The Man Behind the Staggers Act: A Conversation with Margaret Staggers
Charleston, W.V. — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of a policy critical to freight railroads. Named for its author Rep. Harley…
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Policy IssuesCelebrating #Staggers40: Why the Landmark Rail Policy Matters Today
Washington, D.C. — If you’re an infrastructure and transportation policy wonk, you may have heard of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980—the foundational piece of…
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InfrastructureFocus on Infrastructure: Seven Feats of Freight Rail Engineering
Alexandria, VA — Railroading is one of America’s oldest and best infrastructure stories, from the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 to the numerous…
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SafetyRail Safety Precautions That Save Lives
Washington, D.C. — During Rail Safety Week, an annual event led by Operation Lifesaver taking place this year from September 21-27, we work to educate…
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Economic ImpactOp-ed: Tried and True Will Help Lead Recovery
New York, NY — John T. Evers, senior director of government affairs at The Business Council of New York State, applauded the supply chain for keeping…
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Economic ImpactRailroads Build on Partnership to Enhance Service for Customers
Seattle, WA and North Baltimore, OH — BNSF Railway recently announced that it is building on a partnership with CSX Transportation to enhance intermodal shipments…
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InfrastructureFreight Rail Outlook Strong Despite 2020 Headwinds
“Railroading—it’s been around for a long time. We’ve been through a lot and we’ll get through this strong and continue to keep serving for America.”…
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Policy IssuesLocal Leaders Urge House Leadership to Amend Infrastructure Bill
Washington, D.C. — In a GoRail letter delivered yesterday to Reps. Pelosi, Hoyer, McCarthy, DeFazio and Graves, 34 community, business and economic development leaders across…
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Economic ImpactNuts & Bolts: How Short Lines Deliver First-and-Last Mile Transport
Washington, DC — Thanks to the classic board game Monopoly, four American railroads are gone but not forgotten: B&O Railroad, Reading Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad and…
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Nuts & BoltsNuts & Bolts: Suppliers and Contractors Provide Foundation for Rail Network
Washington, DC — The U.S. freight rail industry is made up of much more than just the railroads themselves. In addition to seven Class I…
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