Railroads are a critical element of our national transportation system. OneRail believes that we must increase investment in the nation’s railroad infrastructure to ensure our continued mobility, economic competitiveness and job creation, as well as to meet the energy and climate challenges of the 21st century.

OneRail Calls for Sustained Commitment to Rail

Letter to Congressional Appropriators Lays Out Funding Needs

Washington DC, June 4, 2010 - The OneRail Coalition today urged Congress to fully fund the Federal Railroad Administration's grant programs in FY 2011, citing the environmental, energy efficiency, mobility and job creation benefits of rail. OneRail is a broad-based coalition of passenger and freight railroads, environmental advocates, passengers, rail labor, and suppliers.Read more

OneRail Urges Congress to Increase Funding for Investment in Rail in FY 2011 in Letter to Congressional Appropriators

The OneRail Coalition urges House and Senate appropriators to consider increased investment in rail for FY 2011.  To read OneRail's letter to both House and Senate appropriators, please click below.

OneRail Coalition Offers Input into DOT's National Rail Plan

Washington DC, May 11, 2010 -In comments filed with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on the development of the National Rail Plan, the OneRail Coalition called on the federal government to ensure passenger and freight rail are included in assessments for additional system capacity along with highway and aviation options.

In 2008 Congress directed FRA, an agency of the U.S.Read more

OneRail Files Comments on the National Rail Plan

To read OneRail's comments on the National Rail Plan, please open the attachment below.

AAR Announcement: "The Nation's Freight Railroads Now Average 480 Ton-miles-per-gallon"

On April 22, 2010 AAR issued a press release announcing that the nation's freight railroads averaged 480 ton-miles to the gallon in 2009.  To read AAR's full press release, please click the link below.

Release Date: 
2010-04-22
http://www.aar.org/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2010/04/042110-EarthDay.aspx

OneRail Reaches Out to Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman Regarding Climate Change Legislation

The OneRail Coalition urges Senators to ensure the rail sector is in a position to maximize its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  Open the document below to read more.

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