America can't build the future on a system that's been cast as the villain. When communities subconsciously view rail as a menace or a relic, they zone accordingly. They fight access. They blame the industry for things it doesn’t control - viewing it as an adversary, not an asset. [But rail is] one of the few tools we have left that can meaningfully reduce congestion, emissions, and long-haul inefficiency at scale. So how do we turn [the story] around? At Railtowns, we start

Rail's score of B- is the second-highest grade received across all infrastructure categories. But it also highlights a deeper tension.

Your contributions directly fund the development of resources and initiatives that keep rail communities safe and thriving.

If we want rail to thrive, it starts with aligning rail solutions to the needs of the people and places they serve.

Communities seeking funding for rail safety, accessibility, and modernization must be focused and proactive in these ways.

Rail is the safest, cleanest, and most efficient form of travel available at scale in the US, and yet we invest in it as an afterthought.

Communities connected to rail have an advantage during hurricane prep and recovery, including evac routes and essential supply deliveries.