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3/3/2026
Hundreds of railroaders will head to Capitol Hill tomorrow to meet with lawmakers and congressional staff to discuss federal legislation that affects the freight-rail industry.
About 380 representatives of Class Is, short lines, regionals and freight-rail industry suppliers and contractors are expected to attend the annual Railroad Day on Capitol Hill, a more than 25-year tradition of advocacy in Washington, D.C., according to a press release issued by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. Industry officials are slated to meet with staff and lawmakers from more than 330 congressional offices.
“The services our industry delivers support tens of thousands of shippers nationwide, helping businesses stay competitive and keeping prices affordable for American families," said ASLRRA President Chuck Baker. "Railroad Day on Capitol Hill puts a face on the businesses and communities that Congressional actions will impact, making connections that will be invaluable to the industry and to Congress as it considers legislation that will produce powerful outcomes for the public.”
According to ASLRRA, rail industry officials attending this year's event will call on Congress to:• update tax policies that incentivize private investment in infrastructure; • guarantee full and consistent funding for federal rail safety grants and encourage the innovation and deployment of safety-enhancing technology; • accelerate speed to build, advancing permitting reforms that provide greater transparency and predictability while ensuring timely, focused environmental reviews; and • restore the Highway Trust Fund to a user-based system and oppose increases to truck size and weight limits.