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Railroads And States

Railroads and States highlights the importance of freight railroads by providing state-by-state statistics of the U.S. freight railroad industry.

Our nation's freight railroads are a vital force in the U.S. economy and a crucial component of our transportation system.  Railroads handle more than 40 percent of the nation's intercity freight traffic (measured in ton-miles), more than any other mode of transportation.  The U.S. rail industry, which is overwhelmingly privately owned and maintained, stimulates state and local economic activity by providing safe, efficient, low-cost, and environmentally-friendly transportation services.

U.S. Summary Click here

State Rankings Click here

Railroad Network of the United States Click here

Individual States

Data Definitions & Sources Click Here

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Who Should Join AAR?

AAR’s membership programs are for every business that depends on America’s freight rail system to be the best in the world.

AAR has played an integral role shaping the freight rail industry’s continuing success. The AAR not only represents the freight rail industry on Capitol Hill, but it also facilitates the operations, safety, security and research standards that for the freight rail industry.

If your business has a stake in that success, you should join us. Click here for more information.