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Association of American Railroads

  • Login
  • Publications
  • Join AAR
  • Data Center
  • News & Events
  • Blog
  • COVID-19

Association of American Railroads

  • Railroad 101
    • Industry 101
      • Supply Chain
      • COVID-19
      • Economic Regulation
      • Forced Switching
      • Integrated Rail Network
      • Positive Train Control
    • Freight Rail Resources
      • Signal Newsletter
      • Fact Sheets
      • Facts & Figures
      • Videos
      • Podcasts & Interviews
      • Railroad Chronology
  • Impact
    • Investments
    • Economic Impact
    • Freight Rail in Your State
    • Railroad Jobs
    • Consumers
    • Amtrak
    • Supply Chain
  • Policy
    • Economic Regulation
      • Forced Switching
      • Final Offer Rate Review
      • Revenue Adequacy
      • Competition
      • Staggers Rail Act 40th Anniversary
    • Operational Regulation
      • Crew Size
      • Mexican Crew Interchange
      • Hazmat/Tank Cars
      • Emerging Safety Technologies
    • Cybersecurity Legislation
    • Climate Change Policies
    • Trade
    • Infrastructure Priorities
      • Highway Trust Fund
      • Truck Size & Weight
      • Section 130
      • CREATE
      • Environmental Permitting
      • Passenger Rail
      • Railroad Right of Way Access
  • Climate Change
    • Climate Change Policies
    • Sustainable Technology
    • Carbon Calculator
  • Safety
    • COVID-19
    • Employee Safety
    • Positive Train Control
    • Safety Record
    • Hazmat Safety
      • Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
      • Crude Oil by Rail (CBR)
    • Network Safety
    • Pedestrian & Drivers
      • Occupied Crossings
    • Preparedness & Response
      • Community Planning
      • First Responder Training
      • Natural Disasters
      • Physical & Cybersecurity
  • Technology
    • Workforce
    • Safety
      • Positive Train Control
      • Track
      • Equipment
    • Sustainability
    • Service
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    • Energy
      • Coal
      • Ethanol
      • Crude Oil
    • Intermodal
    • Forest Products
      • Lumber
      • Pulp & Paper

About Us

America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient and cost-effective freight transportation system in the world. The Association of American Railroads helps keep 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 seven Class I 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 railcar owners.

  • Policy Making: Working with elected officials and leaders in Washington, DC, AAR advances sound public policy that supports the interests of the freight rail industry. These policies help ensure railroads will continue to meet America’s transportation needs today and tomorrow.
  • Standard Setting: AAR is the standard setting organization for North America’s railroads. AAR establishes safety, security and operating standards that provide seamless and safe operations across America’s nearly 140,000-mile freight rail network.
  • Industry Data, Reports and Publications: AAR prepares weekly, quarterly and annual statistical reports that provide insight into the operations of North America’s freight railroads. AAR members can access our publications catalog, which offers economic, financial, policy, operational and general statistical information about freight railroads.
  • Research and Technology Initiatives: Through its two subsidiaries, MxV Rail — formerly Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) — and Railinc, AAR supports continued research and development projects that enhance the safety, security and efficiency of the railroad industry. MxV Rail is the world’s leading research, development and testing facility, and develops next-generation technology advancements in safety and operational efficiency. Railinc serves as the rail industry’s leading resource for rail data, information technology and information services, and uses one of the world’s largest data networks to track customer shipments. AAR also supports the Railroad Research Foundation, a world-class policy research organization dedicated to sustaining a safe, secure and technologically advanced rail network.
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AAR advocates for sound public policy with federal legislators and administrators. We facilitate the operations, safety, security and research initiatives that allow railroads to meet the needs of their customers and help America achieve economic prosperity.

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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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