News
AAR Launches Freight Rail Research Consortium to Advance Research and Policy
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Weekly Rail Traffic
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending July 18, 2026
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Incoming Event
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Latest Signal
July 14, 2026. Edition #198. INNOVATION WEEK
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Latest Rio
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Railroad 101
- Freight railroads are the safest and most fuel-efficient way to move goods over land.
- Every railroad job creates 3.9 additional jobs in industries like manufacturing and tech.
- Every $1 invested in rail transportation drives $2.50 in economic activity.
- Rail workers are some of the highest paid employees in America, earning 40% more than the national average.
- Freight railroads privately invest more than $25 billion a year back into their networks.
What to Read
For nearly 200 years, railroad jobs have evolved alongside railroad technology. See how innovation made jobs safer, more skilled, and more productive with every generation.
Explore modern freight railroads, where AI, automation, and advanced engineering are already driving safer operations, stronger service, and a more sustainable future.
As extreme weather events increase due to climate change, freight railroads are responding to today's needs while strengthening their infrastructure and operations to build an even more resilient network for the future. See how.
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Celebrating America At 250
For most of America’s history, freight railroads have helped keep the nation moving. As the U.S. marks 250 years, rail continues to power the economy, connect communities, and invest in the future.