Growth and Jobs
The National Gateway will create thousands of job opportunities and
increase
traffic at our nation’s ports which will stimulate economic
activity in America’s port cities and help the nation become more
competitive in the global economy.
Safety and Service
Moving more freight by rail alleviates highway congestion, driving
highway safety improvements and a reduction in highway maintenance
costs.
Environment
Fuel-efficient trains reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
Supporting States
States stand to realize valuable benefits, including increased tax
revenue, less highway congestion, a reduction in highway maintenance
costs and less air emissions.