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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.

  • Op-ed: Look back 40 years for blueprint to solve today’s problems
    Economic Impact

    Op-ed: Look back 40 years for blueprint to solve today’s problems


    October 27, 2020March 2, 2021

    Las Vegas, NV — Las Vegas city councilman Brian Knudsen discussed the economic impact of freight rail in Nevada and emphasized the importance of balanced…

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  • Op-ed: A ‘Stagger’ing bit of legislation
    Policy Issues

    Op-ed: A 'Stagger'ing bit of legislation


    October 16, 2020March 5, 2021

    Eugene, OR — U.S. freight railroads today should serve as an example to policymakers of what can be accomplished through smart regulation, writes Kevin Mannix, director…

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  • Community, Business and Policy Leaders Laud Historic Rail Legislation on 40th Anniversary
    Policy Issues

    Community, Business and Policy Leaders Laud Historic Rail Legislation on 40th Anniversary


    October 14, 2020

    Group Letter Featuring Signatories from 46 States Calls on Policymakers to Preserve Regulatory Balance for Freight Railroads and Customers Washington, D.C. — More than 1000…

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  • The Man Behind the Staggers Act: A Conversation with Margaret Staggers
    Policy Issues

    The Man Behind the Staggers Act: A Conversation with Margaret Staggers


    October 8, 2020October 9, 2020

    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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  • Celebrating #Staggers40: Why the Landmark Rail Policy Matters Today
    Policy Issues

    Celebrating #Staggers40: Why the Landmark Rail Policy Matters Today


    October 1, 2020October 9, 2020

    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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  • Focus on Infrastructure: Seven Feats of Freight Rail Engineering
    Infrastructure

    Focus on Infrastructure: Seven Feats of Freight Rail Engineering


    September 10, 2020September 13, 2020

    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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  • Rail Safety Precautions That Save Lives
    Safety

    Rail Safety Precautions That Save Lives


    September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

    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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  • Op-ed: Tried and True Will Help Lead Recovery
    Economic Impact

    Op-ed: Tried and True Will Help Lead Recovery


    August 20, 2020September 10, 2020

    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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  • Railroads Build on Partnership to Enhance Service for Customers
    Economic Impact

    Railroads Build on Partnership to Enhance Service for Customers


    August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

    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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  • Freight Rail Outlook Strong Despite 2020 Headwinds
    Infrastructure

    Freight Rail Outlook Strong Despite 2020 Headwinds


    July 31, 2020

    “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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