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Interesting read on how railroads handle heat ⬇️

For example, MxV Rail researches "rail neutral temperature," creating processes & guidelines to manage the risk of "sun kinks."

Freight Rail & Temperature Shifts - AAR As climate change raises temperatures, railroads are applying the infrastructure development strategies to safeguard rail tracks.

Thanks for the gorgeous shot, Train Odyssey!

On a chilly February evening, and with daylight quickly fading, NS 6963 leads local L11 out of Bellevue towards Fostoria.

Tomorrow is and we are SO EXCITED!

Thank you, thank you to all our partner organizations for their support of this event. Follow them tomorrow as we share the story in person and online via social media!

Association of American Railroads
GoRail
The NRC
REMSA
Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc.
Railway Tie Association
Railway Supply Institute

DYK? 🤔Every North American Class I railroad has an approved target w/ Science Based Targets, which independently assesses corporate reduction targets.

Five Things to Know: What Railroads Are Doing About Climate Change | GoRail Washington, D.C. — America’s freight railroads are stepping up with innovative strategies aimed at reducing emissions and building climate-resilient infrastructure. For Earth Day 2024, here are five things to know about how railroads are meeting the challenge of climate change: 1. Freight railro...

Freight railroads = greenest way to move goods over land.

📢 GoRail turned 20 this month! Take a look back at our two decades of rail advocacy.

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Celebrating GoRail Twenty | GoRail A look back at 20 years of rail advocacy with GoRail. Visit at bit.ly/gorail-twenty

Happy ! Thank a farmer.

CARB's Locomotive Rule would stall or stop emissions reduction projects already underway, disrupt supply chains, hurt the economy, and divert freight from rail to road.

Take action ⬇️

Urge EPA to Reject Unworkable Locomotive Regulation I just took action to keep railroads and the supply chain running efficiently: []

We ❤️ freight rail.

Did you catch this from
FreightWaves last week? ⬇️

Daily Infographic: Railroading is safer than many major industries To view more FreightWaves infographics, click here

Test your knowledge! How do Amtrak and compare?

TLDR:
- First CRISI grants at new $1.4B funding level
- Will support 70 projects in 35 states & DC
- The Federal Railroad Administration received 234 eligible apps w/ requests totaling $6.1B
- Over $600M allocated to freight rail projects

Short Lines, Rail Infrastructure Projects Receive $1.4 Billion in Funding | GoRail Washington, DC — The Federal Railroad Administration this week announced 70 projects across 35 states selected to receive funding through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, a competitive discretionary grant focused on freight and passenger rail infrastruc...

Conductor, recuerda que tienes el poder y la responsabilidad de cuidar la carga y en especial, evitar accidentes fatales en los cruces ferroviarios. ¡Detente, escucha y observa! 🚆 Asociación Mexicana de Ferrocarriles CPKC Ferromex GMXT Ferrocarril y Terminal del Valle de México. Ferrovalle Intermodal Ferrocarril del Istmo de Tehuantepec, S.A. de C.V. Tren Suburbano Museo del Ferrocarril Huehuetoca GoRail Operation Lifesaver Inc.

Would you hear a train coming? NO!

cc Operation Lifesaver Inc., Federal Railroad Administration, Association of American Railroads

Rail Safety Myths Debunked | GoRail Washington, D.C. — Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week 2022 (Sept. 19-25), a national event to raise awareness about safety near railroad tracks. It’s led by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) in partnership with railroads, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and state and local law enforc...

GoRail recently spoke with the FRA about the Rail Crossing Grant initial application round, including lessons learned and advice for successful applications.

Crossing Grant Debrief and Advice for Applicants | GoRail At the end of June, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced 63 projects in 32 states receiving funding in the initial round of the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) grant. Over five years, the grant program will provide some $3.5 billion in funding to projects that eliminate or enhance...

"Let’s face it, trains need trucks (and vice versa)!... But when heavy trucking effectively receives a subsidy, it alters the competitive landscape—especially when you consider that railroads pay for their own ..."

NEW GoRail

Explainer: The Costs of Heavier Big Rigs | GoRail Most of the damage to U.S. roads and bridges comes not from passenger cars but from heavy trucks, with the most common big rig weighing in at 80,000 pounds — almost as much as a Boeing 737. At this weight, heavy trucks only pay for about 80% of their damage to roads and bridges, with

"In the coming years, could lay the tracks for industry-wide net-zero-emissions operations—thanks, in part, to a new software tool from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory."

cc Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E), Southwest Research Institute, BNSF Railway

All Aboard! NREL Releases First Comprehensive, Open-Source Software for Freight Rail Decarbonization ALTRIOS, the Advanced Locomotive Technology and Rail Infrastructure Optimization System, is the world’s first fully integrated, open-source software designed for exploring deep decarbonization of the rail industry. The software is now publicly available for download

"Over 91% of the grant awards support physical infrastructure projects, like bridges and underpasses, or new gates and other equipment enhancements."

Inaugural Grants to Address 400 Rail Crossings | GoRail More than 400 at-grade crossings across 32 states will be addressed in the inaugural funding round of the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program, the Federal Railroad Administration announced on June 5. The program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will award $570 million to....

"The flag is now in a better position to keep clean and be protected from heat."

via Union Pacific Railroad

Union Pacific Debuts New Locomotive Paint Scheme Be on the lookout: A handful of Union Pacific locomotives are now sporting a fresh paint scheme shifting some key design elements, including moving the American flag closer to the front.

Railway Safety Act Should Be Scrapped It’s fair to expect a prudent response to the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine. This bill isn’t it.

Lawmakers in Congress are considering policies to enhance .

While several ideas are reasonable and targeted, others would stall innovation and divert freight to highways -- all while lacking a clear safety benefit.

Take action now ⬇️

Help ensure Congress passes responsible rail safety legislation. I just took action to help pass responsible rail legislation that encourages innovation and efficiency on U.S. railways. Click to do the same.

DYK? Railroads recently announced seven new safety measures, with a focus on hot bearing detectors. The spacing between detectors will decrease from 40 to 15 miles on key routes.

Railroads Make New Safety Commitments | GoRail Washington, DC — Rail safety is at the political and public forefront following the East Palestine derailment in February. For railroads, safety is always top of mind—priority number one. Across all aspects of operations, rail carriers routinely exceed federal safety mandates, and they’ve also...

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📢 Learning opportunity

Federal Railroad Administration webinar this THURSDAY 12/15 @ noon on the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program.

Info & register:

FY 2022 Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (National) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar If you've never used Adobe Connect, get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Union Pacific Railroad projects include:

✅ Protecting and enhancing grassland within the upper Elkhorn River watershed (Omaha, NE).
✅ Rewilding the San Joaquin Valley (Tulare County, CA).
✅ Reconnecting Critical Landscapes for Watershed Health in North Texas (Dallas, TX).

Union Pacific Adds Environmental Sustainability as Philanthropic Priority Union Pacific is adding Environmental Sustainability as a fourth pillar for its Community Ties Giving Program, extending the company’s bold commitment to reducing the impacts of climate change and building a more sustainable economy to its community investments.

Costume idea!

MYTH: I’d hear a train coming.

FACT: Today’s trains are quieter than ever, producing no telltale “clickety-clack.” Any approaching train is always closer, moving faster, than you think.

Rail Safety Myths Debunked | GoRail Washington, D.C. — Today marks the start of Rail Safety Week 2022 (Sept. 19-25), a national event to raise awareness about safety near railroad tracks. It’s led by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) in partnership with railroads, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and state and local law enforc...