WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 12, 2022 – AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies issued the following statement on today’s Senate confirmation of Amit Bose to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

“For the nation’s railroads, there is no higher priority than safety and the industry is committed to working with Administrator Bose to ensure FRA policies are grounded in sound data and drive continuous enhancements of those shared safety goals. As Administrator Bose assumes his new role, AAR stands ready to work to advance safety, sustainability and supply chain fluidity.”

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About AAR: The AAR is the world’s leading railroad policy, research and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of rail carriers. AAR members include the major freight railroads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak.

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