The Benefits
It is about solutions. The National Gateway provides over $10 billion in public benefits in the route's first 10 years of operations.
The National Gateway:
- Improves safety and reduces highway maintenance costs by converting over 14 billion highway miles to rail
- Reduces CO2 emissions by almost 20 million tons
- Saves over $3.5 billion in shipping costs
- Reduces fuel consumption by nearly 2 billion gallons
Improving Safety
Moving more freight by rail alleviates highway congestion.
Sustaining the Environment and the Economy
Fuel efficient trains reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
Reducing Congestion
Transporting freight by rail reduces the strain on our nation's crowded highways.
Promoting Growth
Increasing port capacity and our nation's ability to distribute goods makes us more competitive in the global economy.
Expanding Service
By hauling more freight on fewer trains, rail schedules are freed up for additional passenger and commuter services.
Supporting States & Communities
States stand to realize valuable benefits from the National Gateway, including increased tax revenue, less road congestion and improved commuter rail options.
Download the Southeast Rail Operations Summary Report to learn more about the benefits of National Gateway.
Creating Jobs
Planned improvements will create thousands of job opportunities.