Charting a New Course for Rail Policy in 2025

The 2024 presidential election results will reshape the leadership of many federal agencies.

This includes the Surface Transportation Board ( STB ), the Department of Transportation ( DOT ) and the Federal Railroad Administration ( FRA ) The agencies are well-positioned to address the challenges of modernizing infrastructure, integrating emerging technologies, and improving safety standards.

By avoiding the pitfalls of central planning or the temptations to pander to labor union leaders while aligning its actions with the realities of the marketplace, incoming leaders in Washington can help secure a brighter future for the rail industry and the nation. Andrew Langer is Director of the Center for Regulatory Freedom at the CPAC Foundation .