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Association of American Railroads

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  • Blog

Association of American Railroads

  • Railroad 101
    • Industry 101
      • Industry Overview
      • Supply Chain
      • Railroad Technology
      • Economic Regulation
      • Forced Switching
      • Climate Change
      • Types of Railroads
    • Resources
      • Facts & Figures
      • PDF Fact Sheets
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      • Railroad Chronology
      • Reports
      • Videos
      • Charts
      • Infographics
      • Podcasts & Interviews
      • Carbon Calculator
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    • Investments
    • Supply Chain
    • Economic Impact
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    • Railroad Jobs
    • Consumers
    • Amtrak
    • CREATE
  • Policy
    • Collective Bargaining
    • Crew Size
    • Economic Regulation
      • STB Reauthorization
      • Forced Switching
      • Final Offer Rate Review
      • Revenue Adequacy
      • Competition
      • The Staggers Act
    • Operational Regulation
      • Automated Track Inspections
      • Highly Automated Vehicles
      • Performance-based Regulations
      • Hazmat/Tank Cars
      • Mexican Crew Interchange
    • Cybersecurity Legislation
    • Climate Change Policies
    • Trade
    • Infrastructure Priorities
      • Highway Trust Fund
      • Truck Size & Weight
      • Section 130
      • Environmental Permitting
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Railroad 101

Railroad 101

Railroad 101

From the people that power the network to the technologies that transform it, discover how freight railroads are continually developing better ways to link our customers to the U.S. economy at large, keeping them competitive both at home and on the global stage.

Freight Rail in Your State

Freight Rail in Your State

In a typical year, U.S. freight railroads move around 1.7 billion tons across nearly 140,000-miles of track. Explore our updated state data to see how freight rail impacts your state.

Podcasts & Interviews

Podcasts & Interviews

LISTEN: AAR CEO Ian Jefferies joins the FTR State of Freight podcast to discuss how railroads are improving service and the economy’s effect on the industry.

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Freight Rail Works For America

North America’s freight railroads have the most efficient network in the world. Thanks to billions in private investments each year, railroads move the U.S. economy and make modern life possible.

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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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