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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.

  • Explainer: Railroads and the Supply Chain
    Infrastructure

    Explainer: Railroads and the Supply Chain


    October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

    “Rail is stepping up, ready to do its part. We've been operating 24/7 for some time. We've got capacity. We want to move freight. So we're…

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  • Howard Street Tunnel Expansion to Help Port of Baltimore Double Capacity
    Economic Impact

    Howard Street Tunnel Expansion to Help Port of Baltimore Double Capacity


    October 12, 2021October 18, 2021

    Baltimore, MD — This summer the expansion of the Howard Tunnel in Baltimore took another important step forward when it received its final environmental approval,…

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  • Ford’s New Carbon Neutral Megasites to be Rail-Served
    Autos

    Ford’s New Carbon Neutral Megasites to be Rail-Served


    September 30, 2021

    The major announcement Tuesday from Ford Motor Company that it will invest $11.4 billion into the creation of two new mega campuses in Tennessee and…

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  • Rail Safety By The Numbers
    Safety

    Rail Safety By The Numbers


    September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

    Washington, D.C. — It’s once again September, a good time to focus on public safety as kids head back to school and more drivers crowd…

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  • Local Leaders Urge Buttigieg, Oberman and Bose to Preserve Healthy Freight Railroads
    Policy Issues

    Local Leaders Urge Buttigieg, Oberman and Bose to Preserve Healthy Freight Railroads


    August 12, 2021August 13, 2021

    Thirty-one rail advocates across 25 states applaud Biden Administration for rail focus while urging officials to recognize the economic and environmental benefits of freight rail.…

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  • Debunking “Forced Access”
    Policy Issues

    Debunking "Forced Access"


    July 12, 2021July 13, 2021

    Washington, D.C. — The Biden Administration on July 9 issued an Executive Order that included language directing railroads’ economic regulator, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB),…

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  • Nuts & Bolts: What’s Under the Train?
    Infrastructure

    Nuts & Bolts: What’s Under the Train?


    June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

    At nearly 140,000 miles, the North American rail network has enough track to circle the earth nearly six times. It’s a vast, interconnected track system…

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  • Infrastructure Legislation and Support for Rail Heat up This Summer
    Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Legislation and Support for Rail Heat up This Summer


    June 22, 2021June 23, 2021

    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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  • Focus on Rail Infrastructure: Our Favorite Projects
    Infrastructure

    Focus on Rail Infrastructure: Our Favorite Projects


    May 12, 2021May 18, 2021

    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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  • Rail Advocates Zoom in to Railroad Day 2021
    Advocacy

    Rail Advocates Zoom in to Railroad Day 2021


    April 21, 2021March 2, 2023

    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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