Railroads are essential infrastructure and economic development partners in communities across the country—but for many local officials, navigating that relationship can feel like unfamiliar territory. From exploring industrial development opportunities to coordinating public project submissions or grade crossing safety, strong collaboration and communication between municipalities and freight railroads is key to successful outcomes.
Join NLC and GoRail for a practical conversation on how municipalities can build more effective and proactive partnerships with railroads. You’ll hear from a roundtable of railroad representatives on how to engage early, align goals, and avoid common missteps. Whether you’re planning a new business park, applying for infrastructure funding, or seeking to improve community safety, this session will offer valuable guidance to help your city work more effectively with the railroads that connect us all.
Speakers:
- Kevin Donahue, State & Local Affairs, Manager, CN
- Cassie Gouger, Sr. Director, Industry and Public Projects, Union Pacific
- Johan Hellman, Executive Director, Public Affairs, BNSF
- Tom Livingston, Vice President, Government Affairs, CSX
- Larry Lloyd, AVP, U.S Government Affairs, CPKC
- Curtis Sloan, AVP, Policy & Sustainability, Watco
Note: Registration link will take you to a non-NLC web page.