Coffee Conversation - Why Freight Rail Matters to East Texas

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Join the Longview Chamber for a Coffee Conversation sponsored by AT&T and AEP/SWEPCO featuring Brett Sebastian, Texas State Director for GORAIL. Freight rail plays a major role in supporting manufacturing, energy, agriculture, logistics, and supply chain movement across Texas. As Congress begins work on surface transportation reauthorization, important policy discussions are underway that could impact the future of freight movement, infrastructure investment, and economic competitiveness. This conversation will provide insight into: • Federal freight rail policy and reauthorization efforts • The economic impact of freight rail in Texas and East Texas • Infrastructure investment and supply chain efficiency • Safety, innovation, and operational flexibility in the rail industry • What local business and community leaders should be watching moving forward This is a timely opportunity to better understand how national transportation policy connects directly to local business growth, infrastructure, and regional competitiveness.