News
AAR Welcomes STB Policy Statement Clarifying Rail Transportation Jurisdiction and Preemption
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Weekly Rail Traffic
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 31, 2026
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Upcoming Event
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Latest Signal
October 27, 2026. Edition #203. NEVER GROW UP
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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 supports 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
About 1 in 6 rail employees is a veteran. See how military experience translates to railroad careers.
Digital Train Inspection Portals use cameras, sensors, and AI to scan trains at speed and flag safety issues early.
The past three months have been the top three U.S. intermodal months ever, including a new all-time high in October.
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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.