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Association of American Railroads

  • Login
  • Join AAR
  • News & Events
  • Newsletter
  • Harley Explains
  • Resources

Association of American Railroads

  • Railroad 101
    • America’s Engine
    • Chicago
    • Environmental Impact
    • Climate Resiliency
    • Economic Impact
    • FAQs
    • Harley Explains Videos
    • How Railroading Works
      • History
      • Amtrak & Commuter Roads
      • Running a Train
    • Investments
    • Jobs
      • Collective Bargaining
      • Longevity
      • Time Off Policies
      • Veterans
    • Staggers Act
    • State Impact
    • Supply Chain
    • For Fun
      • Trees & Trains
      • Turkeys & Trains
      • Ghost Trains
  • Issues
    • Automated Track Inspections
    • Blocked Crossings
    • CARB
    • Cargo Theft
    • Climate Change Policies
    • CORCA
    • Cybersecurity
    • Economic Regulation
    • Environmental Permitting
    • Hazmat & Tank Cars
    • Highway Trust Fund
    • International Interchange
    • Modern Regulatory Framework
    • Passenger Rail
    • Reconciliation Tax
    • Right of Way Access
    • Surface Reauthorization
    • Trade
    • Truck Size & Weight
  • Safety & Technology
    • Bridges
    • Derailments
    • Employees
      • Engineer & Conductor Training
      • Remote Control Locomotives
      • Positive Train Control
    • Hazmat
      • AskRail
      • First Responder Training
      • Obligations
      • Remediation
    • Inspections
      • A Train’s Safety Journey
    • Pedestrians & Drivers
    • Safety Record
    • Security
      • Railroad Police
    • Technology
      • Evolution of Tech
      • MxV Rail
      • Railinc
      • SRI Program
    • Train Length
  • Customers
    • Automotives
    • Chemicals
    • Construction & Pulp/Paper
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    • Food & Agriculture
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News & Events

News & Events

Media & Press Inquiries: Email media@aar.org or call 202-639-2345.

Press Releases

  • Dec. 3
    New Analysis Supports Freight Rail’s Role in Containing Inflation and Strengthening Supply Chains 
    Washington, D.C.
  • Nov. 21
    Industry Recognizes Four Railroaders with AAR’s Environmental Achievement Awards  
    Washington, D.C.
  • Oct. 24
    Steve McNealy Honored with 2025 Holden-Proefrock Award
    Washington, D.C.
  • Oct. 7
    AAR Statement on FRA Administrator Fink Confirmation
    WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Weekly Rail Traffic Data

  • Dec. 31
    AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending December 27, 2025
    Washington, D.C.
  • Dec. 17
    AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending December 13, 2025
    Washington, D.C.
  • Dec. 10
    AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending December 6, 2025
    Washington, D.C.
  • Dec. 3
    AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 29, 2025
    Washington, D.C.

See All

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Freight railroads provide some of America’s safest, best-paying jobs—driving the economy, advancing safety technology, and investing billions privately each year to ease the taxpayer burden. AAR is committed to keeping it that way.

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