Educational Materials for Teachers
The AAR offers free information for schools and youth groups. Teachers looking for educational resources about railroads should e-mail Janet Williams at jwilliams@aar.org.
Also, teachers are welcome to download the PowerPoint show "An Introduction To Freight Railroads," for classroom use. This presentation gives a broad overview of the freight rail industry in America. Click here to download the presentation.
The Federal Railway Administration (FRA) also offers information at FRA’s Rail Education page.