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VitalRail is unprecedented in its industrial policy scope. We have positioned this comprehensive set of initiatives for expanding freight rail service to North America’s industrial systems and communities. Expanded rail service is crucial to the continent’s economic and environmental sustainability. There is no technological replacement on the horizon for railroads' efficient movement of heavy weight over land. To meet this moment, VitalRail facilitates the multi-stakeholder investments and system-wide optimization that individual sectors or actors cannot achieve on their own. Now is the time to orchestrate the stakeholder collaboration needed to resolve long standing issues and realize this tremendous infrastructure development opportunity.
==== Why is VitalRail Needed? ====
Though North America enjoys perhaps the world's most productive freight rail system, the industry’s $115 billion annual revenue is in stark contrast with the freight trucking industry’s $1 trillion yearly revenue.  


Railroads offer irreplaceable space, energy, and capital efficiencies. Increasing freight rail service will contribute cascading benefits to all stakeholders:
'''To get involved in VitalRail, see our [[Participation Options]], and for background information see [[VitalRail/About|About VitalRail]]'''


* A one-mile-long train moves the same goods as a 27-mile convoy of trucks
VitalRail works in all five areas that are essential for growing freight rail service:
* Its energy efficiency allows it to move that freight on one-quarter to one-half of the fuel required as well as the resulting emissions


VitalRail serves at the heart of CAPSI as a comprehensive strategy for enhancing the productivity of our industrial systems by expanding freight rail service.
#'''Citizen and community education''' on the benefits of rail transportation
 
#'''Rail-enabled economic development training''' for economic developers, landowners, and land developers
There has never been a greater need or more opportunity for capitalizing railroad development to address transportation efficiency and environmental challenges. Rather than  emotional critiques and general calls for a so-called rail renaissance, VitalRail is informed by the real challenges and benefits of growing an industry as integral as railroads.
#'''Growth capital''' for rail-served industrial systems and projects
 
#'''Rail-centered industrial development''' initiatives for states and provinces
At the same time, we need more from railroad companies than they can accomplish on their own. Fortunately, railroads do not need a government bailout, and they outperform many other industries. That stability—combined with rail technology’s inherent efficiencies—delivers a high return on investment when the involved stakeholder groups work together.
#'''Collaborative resolution of long-standing barriers''' to shared prosperity, '''enabled by the IntelliConferences''' listed below:
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==== Join Us! ====
Let's work together right now.  Go to [[Participation Options]] to enter this world of positive change collaboration. The OTNA staff looks forward to meeting you.
 
==== VitalRail Stakeholders ====
Collaboration among stakeholders is fundamental to achieving the tremendous growth opportunity for:
 
* Railroads
* Rail-related companies
* The industries and communities they serve
 
VitalRail engages 14 interdependent stakeholder groups:
 
* Class I, II, and III railroad leaders<!-- Sometimes the 3 railroad classes are cited as Class I, II, and III, as in this instance, and sometimes they're cited as Class 1,2, and 3. Please choose a style and use it consistently throughout all publications (including emails, white papers, press releases, etc). Please note that the trend in the past years is to use Arabic, rather than Roman, numerals, so Class 1, 2, and 3 would be more modern. -->
* Investors, banks, and economic developers
* Rail employees, customers, suppliers, and citizens
* Transportation planners, land developers, realtors, and site selectors
* Researchers, other transportation services and modes, and government leaders
 
Learn more about [[VitalRail/VitalRail Stakeholders|VitalRail Stakeholders]].
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==== IntelliConference Series ====
The VitalRail IAP begins with an important series of dialogues about expanding North America’s freight rail service.  These dialogs were conceived during IntelliConferences using the input of key participants in each domain. VitalRail's topics are fluid, not static, and can change based on input from stakeholders. [[IntelliConferences and IntelliSynthesis|IntelliConference and IntelliSynthesis]] is the anchor methodology we use to advance these dialogues and goals.


== The VitalRail IntelliConferences ==
* [[Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger IntelliConference|Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Growth Capitalization IntelliConference|Rail Growth Capitalization]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Growth Capitalization IntelliConference|Rail Growth Capitalization]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Regulatory Excellence IntelliConference|Rail Regulatory Excellence]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Regulatory Excellence IntelliConference|Rail Regulatory Excellence]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Business Culture Transformation IntelliConference|Rail Business Culture]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Business Culture Transformation IntelliConference|Rail Business Culture]]
*[[VitalRail/Rail Management – Rail Labor IntelliConference|Rail Management – Rail Labor]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Management – Rail Labor IntelliConference|Rail Management – Rail Labor]]
* [[VitalRail/Containerized International Freight IntelliConference|Containerized International Freight]]
* [[VitalRail/Containerized International Freight IntelliConference|Containerized International Freight]]
*[[VitalRail/Revitalizing the Rail Carload System IntelliConference|Rail Carload System Revitalization]]
* [[VitalRail/Revitalizing the Rail Carload System IntelliConference|Rail Carload System Revitalization]]
*[[VitalRail/Rail Energy Efficiency IntelliConference|Rail Energy Efficiency]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Energy Efficiency IntelliConference|Rail Energy Efficiency]]
*[[VitalRail/Freight Transportation Land Use IntelliConference|Freight Transportation Land Use]]
* [[VitalRail/Freight Transportation Land Use IntelliConference|Freight Transportation Land Use]]
*[[VitalRail/Rail Technology Adoption IntelliConference|Rail Technology Adoption]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail Technology Adoption IntelliConference|Rail Technology Adoption]]
*[[VitalRail/Rail Trucking Coordination IntelliConference|Rail Trucking Coordination]]
* [[VitalRail/Rail-Truck Coordination IntelliConference|Rail-Truck Coordination]]
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==== VitalRail Value Proposition ====
Expanding freight rail service is crucial for sustainable industrial growth across North America.
 
As the continent pursues reshoring and reindustrialization, railroads need to serve as the backbone of supply chain transportation. Like high-speed internet, robust rail service is fundamental to community prosperity; its absence creates economic barriers and environmental costs. However, neither marketplace dynamics nor vested-interest lobbying lead to smart supply chains. For North America’s future prosperity, they must be reconceived with the thoughtful input of all stakeholder groups.


The challenge is not a lack of intelligence; there are many smart and committed people in industry, government, and the community. What we have been lacking are the effective forums and methods for gathering this intelligence into smart policy, programs, and marketplace improvements. CAPSI provides that platform. 
== See More ==


Learn more about the [[VitalRail/VitalRail Value Proposition|VitalRail Value Proposition]].
* [[VitalRail/About|About VitalRail]]
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* [[VitalRail/VitalRail Stakeholders|VitalRail 360° Stakeholder Map]]
==== VitalRail FAQs ====
* [[VitalRail Capitalization|Bridging the Rail Growth Capitalization Gap]]
Go to the [[VitalRail/VitalRail FAQs|VitalRail FAQs]] page to get your early questions answered.
* [[Media:OTNA VitalRail 18Nov2025.pdf|VitalRail Opportunity Memo]]

Latest revision as of 19:53, 16 December 2025

VitalRail is unprecedented in its industrial policy scope. We have positioned this comprehensive set of initiatives for expanding freight rail service to North America’s industrial systems and communities. Expanded rail service is crucial to the continent’s economic and environmental sustainability. There is no technological replacement on the horizon for railroads' efficient movement of heavy weight over land. To meet this moment, VitalRail facilitates the multi-stakeholder investments and system-wide optimization that individual sectors or actors cannot achieve on their own. Now is the time to orchestrate the stakeholder collaboration needed to resolve long standing issues and realize this tremendous infrastructure development opportunity.

To get involved in VitalRail, see our Participation Options, and for background information see About VitalRail

VitalRail works in all five areas that are essential for growing freight rail service:

  1. Citizen and community education on the benefits of rail transportation
  2. Rail-enabled economic development training for economic developers, landowners, and land developers
  3. Growth capital for rail-served industrial systems and projects
  4. Rail-centered industrial development initiatives for states and provinces
  5. Collaborative resolution of long-standing barriers to shared prosperity, enabled by the IntelliConferences listed below:

The VitalRail IntelliConferences

See More

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