RAILROAD DAY ON CAPITOL HILL

The NRC works together with the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) to schedule and coordinate Railroad Day on Capitol Hill, an annual lobbying event in Washington, D.C. For the first time since 2020, rail industry leaders will gather in person in Washington, D.C., for this important advocacy event.

Railroad day on Capitol Hill draws hundreds of stakeholders in the railway industry – including railroad, transit and commuter rail representatives as well as contractors, suppliers and rail customers – to meet with their congressional members. Their goal is to tell the successful story of railways in the United States – the positive impact on the local, regional, national and global economy – and to request a supportive legislative and regulatory approach.

Attendance is open to all Class I, II, and III railroad personnel, shippers, labor rail representatives, state and local government representatives, as well as members from the contractor and supplier community with an interest in furthering the political goals of the railroad industry.

We strongly encourage NRC members and others from their companies to participate in this important opportunity to exercise their First Amendment rights in support of our industry.

Date:  May 17, 2023
‍Location: Washington, D.C.
Registration: Click here to register for Railroad Day on the Hill on the ASLRRA website. You will be asked to create an ASLRRA user account as a non-member. Here are your registration options:

• Hill appointments only: $50
• Hill appointments and reception: $200. The reception for Members of Congress, their staff members, and Railroad Day attendees will be held from 5 to 7 pm. The location will be announced in the coming weeks.
• Reception only: $150

While Railroad Day on the Hill is held just one a year, the NRC sponsors grassroots events with Members of Congress at NRC member facilities and project sites all year long. Learn more about Grassroots Events.