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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.

  • A #ByTheNumbers Look at Rail Safety
    Safety

    A #ByTheNumbers Look at Rail Safety


    June 1, 2020June 8, 2020

    Alexandria, VA—June marks National Safety Month in the U.S., an annual observance led by the National Safety Council that highlights safety both inside and outside…

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  • Nuts & Bolts: Rail Intermodal
    Innovation and Technology

    Nuts & Bolts: Rail Intermodal


    May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

    The Express Lane for Freight by Rail Washington, D.C. — Even some of the most commonly used freight railroading terms can be mystifying to the average…

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  • Notes from the Field: Trainspotting
    Infrastructure

    Notes from the Field: Trainspotting


    April 29, 2020April 30, 2020

    Camp Hill, PA — Tonight I visited the Fort Hunter Historic area on a social distancing walk with my favorite furry friend. I stood watching…

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  • Resilient Railroads Look Toward Sustainable Future
    Sustainability

    Resilient Railroads Look Toward Sustainable Future


    April 21, 2020May 4, 2020

    Washington, D.C. — This Earth Day is no ordinary Earth Day. In a time of social distancing, the natural environment and outdoors have become an…

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  • Nuts & Bolts: Railcar Round-Up
    Innovation and Technology

    Nuts & Bolts: Railcar Round-Up


    March 30, 2020September 16, 2020

    What Does A Train Consist Of? Washington, D.C. —While most people can identify the locomotive on a train, dedicated railfans have the ability to scout…

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  • 5 Ways Freight Railroads Serve You During a Pandemic
    Infrastructure

    5 Ways Freight Railroads Serve You During a Pandemic


    March 25, 2020June 10, 2020

    Washington, D.C. — As the novel coronavirus impacts communities all across the nation, the importance of the global supply chain has come into even clearer…

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  • Op-ed: Valley rail connections drive economic success
    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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  • Op-ed: Freight rail plays an important role in Michigan economy
    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 Corner: Why Citizen Engagement Matters
    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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  • #RailDay2020 Social Media Guide
    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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