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AAR: February traffic trends point to more stable economy for railroads »

KEYWORDS: Association of American Railroads, AAR, March Rail Industry Overview report, manufacturing output, carload growth, intermodal growth, freight rail

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Rail Industry Trends

New Mexico DOT to invest $281M in rail over 4 years »

KEYWORDS: New Mexico Department of Transportation, 2026 State Rail Plan, NMDOT, rail planning, Federal Railroad Administration, FRA, funding for rail projects, grade separations

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UP-served Nevada port advances facility construction »

KEYWORDS: Industrial Realty Group LLC, IRG, Port of Nevada, inland port, Union Pacific Railroad, UP service, rail service, intermodal

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Federal Legislation & Regulation

Bipartisan House group revives Railway Safety Act »

KEYWORDS: Railway Safety Act of 2026, rail safety legislation, U.S. House of Representatives, hazardous materials, Norfolk Southern freight train derailment, East Palestine, Ohio

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DART CEO Lee to be honored for transportation leadership »

KEYWORDS: Dallas Area Rapid Transit President and CEO Nadine Lee, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials. COMTO, Women Who Move the Nation Awards

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Rail supplier news from Vossloh and Forte »

KEYWORDS: Vossloh, Deutsche Bahn, railway turnout components, Forte Construction Corp., rail industry suppliers

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Five Washington state ports team up to develop inland logistics hub

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