13 August 2024
July 1, 2024– As America grapples with the everlasting impacts of the derailment in East Palestine, OH., Public Rail Now and Railroad Workers United released their latest report entitled "Putting America Back on Track: The Case for a 21st Century Public Rail System." Authored by Maddock Thomas, a Stone Fellow from Brown University and recipient of the North American Rail Shippers Association scholarship, this report presents a compelling argument for transitioning the United States' rail system to public ownership. Through the examination of historical precedents and rigorous analysis, the report makes a compelling case for the notion that our rail infrastructure be overseen in a similar manner to that of our interstate highways, inland waterways, and airports.
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