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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 22, 2026Rail groups push back on truck weight increase in infrastructure bill
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's markup of the BUILD America 250 Act—the surface transportation reauthorization bill—has triggered strong objections from short line railroads and
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
Low ImpactApr 28, 2026R.J. Corman CEO Named ASLRRA Chairman; Leadership Transition
Justin Broyles, president and CEO of R.J. Corman, has been formally installed as chairman of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) effective April 14, 2025. This leadershi
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ModerateApr 21, 2026$2.04B Federal CRISI Rail Grants Now Open for 2025-2026
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the opening of applications for $2.04 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants covering fiscal years 2025
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