Betsy Cantwell

"Nobody waves, but everybody waves back." Rail, mobility & infra. @elliottschoolgw @smpagwu alumna. Opinions=own. #flyeaglesfly

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

WSJ Editorial Board: "The Vance legislation [Railway Safety Act] would make trains less efficient without making them safer." https://t.co/WxJCSCPYlL

[GoRail @GoRail]

⏰ Last chance to act before the vote. Congress is making decisions now that could impact freight rail and the costs Americans pay every day.

📞 Call Congress today and speak up for policies that strengthen freight rail, support infrastructure investment, and help keep costs down for consumers.

Take action now: https://t.co/dJRhbpZLqo

[Norfolk Southern @nscorp]

There’s still time to apply for a NS grant to help bring your organization’s initiatives to life in the communities we serve across 22 states! So far this year, over 810 organizations have applied, and over $1.5M has been awarded.

Who can apply? Tax-exempt nonprofits and government entities that align with the pillars of Norfolk Southern’s community impact program: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities.

Apply now and learn more at https://t.co/FSmuyFqo5y.

[GoRail @GoRail]

🚛 Bigger trucks = bigger problems.
Raising federal truck size and weight limits would shift freight off rail and onto highways—damaging infrastructure, increasing emissions, and sticking taxpayers with the bill.
Swipe through our explainer. 📸
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#FreightRail #TruckSizeLimits #InfrastructureMatters

[GoRail @GoRail]

We're #RailChampions. Are you?

Join us: https://t.co/a7Hz3nEjRv

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

Maybe I’m just seeing green after last night but does this look like @JasonKelce

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

Rail Safety Week is an effort to raise awareness about safety around railroad tracks.

94% of all rail deaths occur at crossings or when pedestrians are on tracks.

Troubling of NLC to co-opt a serious issue (the biggest safety challenge in RRing) & not even mention track safety.

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

It's #RailSafetyWeek! Every day in the U.S., an average of three trains derail, with as many as half potentially carrying hazardous substances. View our interactive map to see the frequency of derailments in your area. https://t.co/PygULEkSe6

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

It's two years old, but I always liked this #RailSafetyWeek by the numbers piece...

200,000 railroad crossings across the US!

https://t.co/jAXwTr342h

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

Woops, tons vs pounds... productivity of North American #freightrail even more impressive!

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

So @LarryIsaacLloyd you might like this... I was looking up a weight comparison and apparently the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest weighs 1.6 billion pounds!

[AAR @AAR_FreightRail]

Freight rail is a crucial part of an integrated network of trains, trucks and barges that ships around 61 tons of goods per American every year, moving the food we eat, the cars we drive and the clothes we wear. https://t.co/0C1RYboJsU

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@GustoHQ closed my case, still no money

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@GustoHQ same

[Matt Martin ❇️ @voxmatt]

For all those considering @GustoHQ, I would normally recommend, but after dealing with their FSA for a number of years my strong, strong advice is to stay aware. Evil is the word that comes to mind.

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@GustoHQ @joshuareeves @dmbrown1 @bernardcoleman3 @shelmes

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@GustoHQ same here

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@GustoHQ same here

[Wesblog @wesblog]

I have spent hours fighting with @GustoHQ to use my own $, my FSA contributions, to pay for my children's school tuition. This is ridiculous. I would happily pay the taxes on this $ to never have to deal with this shit again.

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@gusto Same here

[dj prep @dpnation]

@wesblog @GustoHQ The process to submit receipts for my DCA is so absurd and difficult that I'm leaving my own money on the table (and I've wasted countless hours trying to substantiate claims)

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@Brett4WallerCo

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

Couldn’t help it, had to join the #SpiritHallowMeme

[GoRail @GoRail]

Costume idea! #Railfans #Halloween

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@Megh_Mc You are exactly right. And aww they love you!

[Betsy Cantwell @betscant]

@PaulKentAllen @wxkaitlin @HeitmanJake Hey #bluecrew, how about not being cruel and judgmental in the middle of an emergency

[Secretary Pete Buttigieg @SecretaryPete]

America’s rail system is vital to our economy and country. We thank the labor unions and railroad companies for staying at the table and avoiding a destructive shutdown by reaching a deal that benefits all parties.