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Washington, D.C. — GoRail’s five state directors are in constant contact with local leaders across the nation to highlight the positive local impact of railroads—including…
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Washington, D.C. — GoRail’s five state directors are in constant contact with local leaders across the nation to highlight the positive local impact of railroads—including…
Read MoreWashington, DC — The Federal Railroad Administration this week announced 70 projects across 35 states selected to receive funding through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and…
Read MoreAt the end of June, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced 63 projects in 32 states receiving funding in the initial round of the Railroad…
Read MoreThe unprecedented supply chain challenges of 2021 and 2022 have abated and the 24/7 freight rail network is as busy as ever, preparing to meet…
Read MoreMost of the damage to U.S. roads and bridges comes not from passenger cars but from heavy trucks, with the most common big rig weighing…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. — U.S. freight railroads came together in 2014 to launch AskRail, an innovative mobile app that enables first responders to view the contents…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. — More than 400 at-grade crossings across 32 states will be addressed in the inaugural funding round of the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE)…
Read MoreDallas, TX — Chris Wallace, president and CEO of the North Texas Commission, discusses rail safety policy in a May 31 op-ed for the Dallas…
Read MoreWashington, DC — Rail safety is at the political and public forefront following the East Palestine derailment in February. For railroads, safety is always top…
Read MoreHouston, TX — With a network stretching across North America, freight rail has long been a crucial connector for American international trade. Indeed, roughly half…
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