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Association of American Railroads

  • Login
  • Publications
  • Join AAR
  • Data Center
  • News & Events
  • Blog

Association of American Railroads

  • Railroad 101
    • Facts & Figures
    • Fact Sheets
    • Railroad Chronology
    • Carbon Calculator
    • Resources
  • Impact
    • Investments
    • Environment
    • Supply Chain
    • States
    • Railroad Jobs
    • Military
    • CREATE
    • Amtrak
  • Policy
    • Economic Regulation
      • STB Reauthorization
      • Forced Switching
      • Final Offer Rate Review
      • Competition
      • Staggers Act
    • Operational Regulation
      • Crew Size
      • Automated Track Inspection
      • Highly Automated Vehicles
      • Performance Based Regulations
      • Hazmat & Tank Cars
      • Mexican Crew Interchange
    • Collective Bargaining
    • Time Off Policies
    • Cybersecurity
    • Climate Change
    • Trade
    • Infrastructure
      • Highway Trust Fund
      • Truck Size & Weight
      • Section 130
      • Environmental Permitting
      • Passenger Rail
      • Right of Way Access
  • Safety
    • Safety Record
    • Employees
    • Inspections
    • Infrastructure
    • Train Length
    • Understanding Derailments
    • Preparedness & Response
      • First Responder Training
      • Community Planning & Hazmat Remediation
      • Security
    • Hazmat
      • AskRail
      • Obligation to Move Hazmat
    • Pedestrians & Drivers
      • Blocked Crossings
    • Climate Resiliency
      • Heat
      • Flooding
      • Winter
  • Technology
    • Emissions Reduction
    • Workforce
    • Positive Train Control
    • Research & Development
  • Industries We Support
    • Intermodal
    • Chemicals
    • Food & Agriculture
    • Automotives
    • Construction & Pulp/Paper
    • Energy: Crude Oil, Ethanol & Coal
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Freight Rail Employee & Workplace Safety

Safeguarding Employees

Safeguarding Employees

Freight railroading is one of America’s safest places to work. Railroads emphasize safety culture, protect employees who report concerns and aim to further enhance safety through reporting programs, training and technology.

Rigorously Trained Engineers & Conductors Keep Rail Safe

Training Engineers & Conductors

Technology, time-tested protocols and teams of senior railroaders help ensure conductors and engineers are fully prepared to safely operate a locomotive before they ever go out on the mainline alone.

Freight Rail Safety Inspections

Following Rigorous Inspection Standards

Railroads follow rigorous inspection regulations and leverage well-trained inspectors, sophisticated equipment, and data-driven analysis to proactively identify and address potential issues with equipment and tracks.

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AAR News

  • Nov. 16
    AAR Recognizes Two Railroaders with Career Environmental Achievement Award
    Washington, D.C.
  • Nov. 15
    Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 11, 2023
    Washington, D.C.
  • Nov. 8
    Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 4, 2023
    Washington, D.C.
  • Nov. 1
    Weekly Rail Traffic for October and the Week Ending October 28, 2023
    Washington, D.C.
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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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