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Railroads: STB Reauthorization Bill Would Undercut Industry's Ability To Invest In Rail Network To Serve Shippers
09.16.2014
Hamberger: Railroads Able to Invest, Address Service and Capacity Issues, Thanks to Balanced Regulations
09.10.2014
AAR Responds to U.S. DOT Proposed Rule on Safety of Moving Flammable Liquids by Rail
07.23.2014

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Featured Issue

Improving Freight Rail Capacity and Service

AAR President and CEO Ed Hamberger discusses the recent increase in demand for freight rail service and how railroads are working to address these challenges.

Freight Rail Traffic

AAR Reports Increased Weekly Rail Traffic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 18, 2014 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported increased U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 13, 2014 with 300,388 total carloads, up 1.4 percent compared with the same week last year.

Public Education

See Tracks? Think Train!

About every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train as a result of unsafe behavior around railroad tracks. To raise awareness around this issue, the AAR has partnered with Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Administration, to launch a nationwide rail safety public education campaign, See Tracks? Think Train!

Spotlight on Safety

Transportation of Crude Oil By Rail

From state-of-the-art equipment to rigorous inspection protocols and more, railroads are committed to moving all freight safely and efficiently.