Moving New York's Economy. Connecting Communities.
In the 19th century, it was railroads that united small towns and big cities, farms and factories and made truly New York into the Empire State.
Originating
Received
State Grants
Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program
Why Freight Rail Matters
Supports Manufacturing
Rail connects manufacturers with suppliers and customers across North America, efficiently moving raw materials and finished goods.
Strengthens Agriculture
Rail helps move crops, forest products, fertilizers and other agricultural goods efficiently and affordably.
Reduces Congestion
Moving freight by rail removes trucks from highways, helping reduce traffic and wear on road infrastructure.
Protects the Environment
Freight rail is significantly more fuel efficient than moving freight by truck, helping reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Rail at Work
Featured Rail Supply Companies
3-4x
more fuel efficient
than trucks.
Moving freight by rail instead of trucks reduces greenhouse gas emissions an average of 75 percent.
State Director
New York
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