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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
      • COVID-19
      • Economic Regulation
      • Positive Train Control
    • Freight Rail Resources
      • Signal Newsletter
      • Fact Sheets
      • Podcasts & Interviews
      • Railroad Chronology
  • Impact
    • Private Investments
    • Economic Impact
    • Freight Rail in Your State
    • Railroad Jobs
    • Sustainability
    • Consumers
    • Amtrak
    • Occupied Crossings
  • Policy
    • Economic Regulation
      • 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
    • USMCA & Trade
    • Infrastructure Priorities
      • Highway Trust Fund
      • Truck Size & Weight
      • Section 130
      • CREATE
      • Shortline Tax Credit
      • Environmental Permitting
      • Passenger Rail
      • Railroad Right of Way Access
  • Safety
    • COVID-19
    • Employee Safety
    • Positive Train Control
    • Safety Record
    • Hazmat Safety
      • Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
      • Crude Oil by Rail (CBR)
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Join AAR

The AAR provides the freight rail industry with a strong, united voice that policymakers listen to while also facilitating the operations, safety, security and standards that make America’s freight rail network the envy of the world.

AAR programs are available to freight and passenger railroads as well as any business associated with the railroad industry. AAR has three categories of programs specifically geared toward the needs and the desired level of involvement of individual companies.

  • Policy Making: AAR provides policymakers with the information and perspective necessary to advance sound public policy that supports the interests of the freight railroad industry and ensure it meets America’s transportation needs now and in the future.
  • Standard Setting: AAR is the standard setting organization for North America’s railroads. Through various committees, AAR members establish safety, security, manufacturing and operating standards that provide for seamless network operations.
  • Industry Data, Reports & Publications: AAR members have access to our weekly, quarterly and annual publications, which offer economic, financial, policy and general statistical information about North America’s railroads.
  • Research &Technology Initiatives: Through its two subsidiaries, Technology Transportation Center, Inc. (TTCI) and Railinc, AAR supports research and development projects that enhance the safety, security and efficiency of the railroad industry.

Looking for information about AAR M-1003 Quality Assurance Certification? Visit the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) website or email [email protected].

Interested in Becoming a Member?

Get in Touch

Kelly Donley
AVP Industry Relations
(202) 639-2343​
[email protected]

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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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