Did You Know?

• Railroads are almost 4 times more fuel efficient than trucks. 
• The use of rail transportation is a sound foundation for building a cleaner environment.

• Railroad fuel efficiency has improved 73% since 1980. 
• Today, a gallon of diesel fuel moves a ton of freight 161 miles further than it did 20 years ago.
• EPA estimates trucks emit 3X more Nitrogen Oxide and particulates per ton mile than a locomotive.
• A single train can take up to 280 trucks off the highway. 
• 10% truck conversion = 1 B gallon fuel savings annually.