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What is Revenue Adequacy?

Policy

What is Revenue Adequacy?

Revenue adequacy is a concerning proposal at the Surface Transportation Board (STB) because it would turn today’s earnings floor into tomorrow’s ceiling, using annual determinations of a railroad’s financial health to cap rates, regardless of market conditions.

Economic Regulation
Policy

Ian Jefferies Opinion on Revenue Adequacy

In a new Hill op-ed, AAR CEO Ian Jefferies discusses the STB’s proposal in deeper detail. “Unlike other freight transportation modes, railroads fully cover the costs of their privately-owned infrastructure. STB policies should encourage investment, not deter it.”

Economic Regulation
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AAR Applauds USMCA Deal, Calls for Quick Ratification

With renewed trade ties, freight railroads stand ready to deliver for rail customers throughout North America and move the goods that allow the U.S. economy to grow and compete in global markets.

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How an American Icon Can Help Solve 3 Modern-Day Needs

From the New York Times, AAR CEO Ian Jefferies outlines how the smart, competitive freight rail industry is positioned to help grow the American economy, modernize the America’s infrastructure and protect our environment.

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AAR News

  • Dec. 10
    AAR Applauds USMCA Deal, Calls for Quick Ratification
    Washington, D.C.
  • Dec. 4
    Rail Traffic for November and the Week Ending November 30, 2019
    Washington, D.C.
  • Nov. 27
    Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 23, 2019
    Washington, D.C.
  • Nov. 20
    Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 16, 2019
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Association of American Railroads

America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world — and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is committed to keeping it that way. Founded in 1934, AAR is the world’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry. AAR Full members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. Affiliates and Associates  include non-Class I and commuter railroads, rail supply companies, engineering firms, signal and communications firms, and rail car owners.

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