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We're looking forward to seeing county leaders in Philadelphia this weekend for NACo's Annual Conference!
Come see GoRail at booth #307 for some rail trivia, fun giveaways, and rail grant info.
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Nuts & Bolts: What Rail Yards Actually Do
With over 500 rail yards operating nationwide, they’re the places where freight gets sorted, routed, and sent on its way. Modern tech like GPS and RFID helps railroads move goods with
efficiency and precision—cutting delays and boosting capacity.
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Check out our Rail Grant Hub
Looking to unlock funding for your community’s rail project? Our Rail Grant Hub is your one-stop shop for the latest rail-related grant opportunities, deadlines, and resources—all in
one place. For county officials and all local leaders, this page can help you stay on track!
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Lancaster Rail Developments Spark Economic Momentum
Lancaster County is turning its rail legacy into a modern asset—boosting local industry, expanding passenger service, and fueling tourism. In our latest blog, see how freight and passenger
rail are driving regional growth.
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Join our webinar on Wednesday, July 23
What You’ll Learn:
— How to market rail access as a competitive advantage
— What site selectors and railroads look for in development-ready communities
— How local and state officials can work with rail partners to attract businesses
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In the News
CREATE’s Forest Hill Flyover project marks construction milestone <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/tOd2Uqwx48eLRYkXIJN1ow~~/AACYXxA~/7WKjF3189JPKUyqoKj7KFxKAk8LNLew1nkA_Q7PETp65QFk-uX9f5u91GX80dy
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(Trains, 7/9)
Crime is Driving Inflation: Why Congress Must Act on Cargo Theft <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/sbojj22Ui8XB2ALPo3TD5g~~/AACYXxA~/rgudE_GG9YUHbKYFvq80_vIBlYvA0J-JtQX4yAJ4gHHGI4pB0ILdnpDP9AvjbqF
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(Inside Sources, 7/8)
Next-Level Safety and Efficiency <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/V0ryf87ccshLHaaGwI2_yw~~/AACYXxA~/eGiiw8UPoQmlKweBmNy2Mg9CQt0Z4HjP0pcZpzGvqlQbbMFk_ypV7jATgw3pmmCr0_WvpwSpddbbPrSbeASaRMuUF30PlLK
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(Railway Age, 7/8)
Limiting Freight Train Length More About Union Demands Than Safety <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/6mczp4QbTI3_F_lnKUlqPw~~/AACYXxA~/UkcDovMzov4A9XjjE6OKOLZ6ifa8TuIwBPlCb72HJ-l6ibj1kod-Njhwi9_k-
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(Pacific Research Institute, 7/5)
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(Trains, 7/3)
CSX to boost Indiana rail yard's capacity, efficiency <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/-pcA0wSVlIBp0muHe5_Gog~~/AACYXxA~/ZWR-WDw8aQuLs3c5K1zP_5JDlbks76V2E8E-YMK0fxL_BDVeGFoX9qYtGEtM3hs7ElcOWYSA3q
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(Progressive Railroading, 7/2)
Rail could boost exports in new Port of LA pact <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/z9LxkH-gMHZwbA-XJJlvjg~~/AACYXxA~/wRVFWn4vN3j7j8gouzKXMfsGhNAv9UA4XmOL8B70gtAxMX1dYOo2Q9brEZj_uFpjFXIqtkdfvstuJSMn
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(FreightWaves, 6/30)
Pathways to Decarbonizing the Rail Industry <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/MVvA60ZfJ1ZE20mpN6ydiQ~~/AACYXxA~/B1rOUp4FEwoJT2aQ4LUVRWbLnzbmP3CSXQmIF8XGim4H8duUdo0h5QAPraqBNzVycBAB9YrL2w07NsvcRB3V
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(Global Supply Chain Institute, 6/25)
Parting Words...
"Modernizing how we pay for roads
is long overdue."
— Tirzah Duren, policy analyst at the American Consumer Institute (ACI). After learning that heavy vehicles cause a disproportionate share of road damage, nearly 70% of respondents to
an ACI survey said they support a mileage-based fee as an alternative funding model.
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