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06/02/2026

⏰ Reminder: the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) / Crossing Safety Program deadline is June 8.

Federal Railroad Administration is offering more than $1.1 billion in FY 2025–2026 funding to help communities eliminate or significantly improve at-grade rail crossings through safety upgrades, closures, grade separations, and related planning work.

To learn more about the program application process, eligibility, and how to apply, read the blog from our webinar with FRA: https://gorail.org/funding-opportunities/pathways-to-safer-crossings-key-webinar-takeaways

05/29/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: GoRail President Betsy Cantwell joined the American Railroading Podcast to discuss the future of freight rail and the policies shaping America’s transportation network.

The conversation covers the rail industry’s continued safety gains, the value of data-driven transportation policy, and how GoRail is building local advocacy through Rail Champions and the Rail Grant Hub.

Tune in for a deeper look at the people, policies, and partnerships driving freight rail forward ➡️

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Betsy Cantwell – President of GoRail. Together they discuss the l…

05/28/2026

📊 New Poll: Americans Oppose Freight Rail Mandates That Could Raise Prices

Freight rail is critical to moving raw materials, energy, and finished goods across the country—safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

A new poll shows Americans are concerned about proposed mandates that could disrupt rail operations, reduce network efficiency, and increase costs throughout the supply chain — without a clear data-driven safety justification.

🚆 When freight rail becomes less efficient, those costs ripple outward—impacting businesses, shippers, and ultimately consumers.

📉 The message is clear: policies that weaken freight rail performance and increase prices are out of step with public opinion.

05/21/2026

⏰ Last chance to act before the vote. Congress is making decisions now that could impact freight rail and the costs Americans pay every day.

📞 Call Congress today and speak up for policies that strengthen freight rail, support infrastructure investment, and help keep costs down for consumers.

Take action now: https://gorail.quorum.us/campaign/Call-Congress/

05/18/2026

📣🚆 Congress is debating surface transportation policy this week. What gets decided now will shape freight rail investment, safety progress, and supply chain performance for years.

Lawmakers need to hear from constituents before the details are locked in. Send a letter urging Congress to prioritize freight rail and avoid policies that would undermine private investment or slow operational improvements.

Take action now: https://gorail.quorum.us/campaign/prioritize-freight-rail/

05/15/2026

Freight rail safety trends are moving in the right direction — and the data matters.

In this clip from the Association of American Railroads' “Coffee Break” podcast, Brenda Mascoso breaks down how 2025 delivered record-low accident rates, including major declines in derailments, track-caused incidents, equipment-caused accidents, and human-factor accidents.

That progress did not happen by accident. It came from sustained private investment, new technology, better infrastructure, and continuous operational improvements across the freight rail network.

Learn more → https://ow.ly/wycQ50Z0hvp

05/13/2026

The House has passed the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) — a meaningful step toward strengthening America’s supply chains and freight rail network. 🚆🎉

Organized cargo theft continues to disrupt the flow of goods nationwide, with more than 75,000 reported incidents and approximately $200 million in losses in 2025 alone.

CORCA improves coordination across agencies and equips law enforcement with stronger tools to take on organized theft and keep freight moving safely and efficiently. Now it’s time for the Senate to act.

05/12/2026

Communities across the country are working to improve railroad crossing safety — but navigating federal funding opportunities can be complicated.

In our recent webinar, Federal Railroad Administration experts broke down the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE), or the Crossing Safety Program, including what projects are eligible, what makes a strong application, and why this funding opportunity matters for local communities.

More than $1.1 billion is currently available through the program, with applications due June 8.

Read the key takeaways from the webinar here:

GoRail webinar highlights FRA’s Railroad Crossing Elimination program, $1.1B in federal funding to improve rail crossing safety, reduce crashes and congestion.

05/11/2026

Cargo theft is skyrocketing — and Congress is voting THIS WEEK on a bipartisan solution.

In 2025 alone, U.S. railroads reported:
🚨 75,000+ cargo theft incidents
🚨 Nearly $200 million in losses
🚨 All leading to higher costs and supply chain delays impacting businesses and consumers nationwide

The bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) would strengthen coordination between law enforcement agencies and give investigators better tools to crack down on organized theft rings targeting freight shipments.

Tell your representatives in the U.S. House to support stronger supply chain security and tougher enforcement against organized cargo theft.

Take action: https://bit.ly/PassCORCA

05/09/2026

Happy National Train Day! Today we’re celebrating the trains that keep America moving — delivering goods, supporting jobs, easing traffic on our highways, and connecting communities coast to coast.

Here’s to the locomotives, crews, and innovation powering freight rail every day. 🚆