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Two U.S. congressional committees have advanced dramatically different transportation bills in recent weeks as rail advocates continue their push to ensure the final bill is…
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If you’ve ever read our blog, you might be familiar with some of the big rail infrastructure stats—say, for example, the length of the North…
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Washington, D.C. — Railroad Day on Capitol Hill looked a little different this year. One day became two (April 13-14). House and Senate offices were…
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Palo Alto, CA — Freight railroads are constantly working to be even safer and more efficient – from operating practices to new technologies, advancements in…
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Five Amazing Rail Sustainability Facts Los Angeles, CA — What weighs 4,000 tons, carries the load of several hundred trucks, and is still the greenest way to…
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Washington, D.C. — Like so many organizations across the country, GoRail had to adapt in the face of the pandemic. Unable to rely on in-person…
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Washington, D.C. — As the 117th Congress dives into its work—and committee assignments and leadership roles have been finalized—we now know more about the key…
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Cook County, IL —Cook County Commissioner Peter N. Silvestri discusses the merits of rail deregulation for the Chicagoland area in a new op-ed for the…
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Washington, D.C. — The allure of railroading in America is undeniable. It’s an intrinsic part of our nation’s history and identity—steel wheels on steel rail…
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Middletown, NY — Orange County Partnership President and CEO Maureen Halahan underscored the role of freight rail in moving New York's economy in a recent…
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