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If you’re looking to learn more about the rail industry, this list of websites can help.
The best resources for learning about the rail industry.
Nearly 140,000 miles of railroad tracks crisscross the United States. Beyond that lengthy network of track, the railroad is comprised of many moving parts and nuances that some shippers are only just beginning to understand. Fortunately, there are resources to help get your arms around this vast and important industry. Here are the best.
https://www.aar.org/
What it is: Founded in 1934, AAR is the world’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry.
Why visit?
https://railroads.dot.gov/
What it is: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) was created in 1966 and is one of 10 agencies housed under the U.S. Department of Transportation. The organization’s mission is to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods.
Why visit?
https://www.transportation.gov
What it is: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to ensuring the U.S. has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world.
Why visit?
https://www.aslrra.org/
What it is: Founded in 1913, ASLRRA represents the owners and operators of short line and regional railroads throughout North America, which are a key part of the hub-and-spoke transportation network and often provide the first-mile/last-mile connection between farmers and manufacturers and the ultimate consumer.
Why visit?
https://oli.org/
What it is: Started in 1972, Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks.
Why visit?
Railroad safety is important to everyone. With its dedication to rail safety education, Operation Lifesaver is literally on a mission to save lives: The organization’s website helps people avoid the dangers involved with crossing highway-rail grade intersections and trespassing on railroad property. The site includes safety tips for:
https://www.stb.gov/stb/index.html
What it is: The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is an economic regulatory agency responsible for resolving railroad rate and service disputes and reviewing proposed railroad mergers.
Why visit?
https://www.arema.org/
What it is: Formed in 1997, AREMA is dedicated to the development and advancement of both technical and practical knowledge and recommended practices pertaining to the design, construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure.
Why visit?
https://www.gorail.org/
What it is: If you’ve ever wondered how the private investments by U.S. freight railroads benefit communities nationwide, GoRail has the answer. GoRail works with thousands of community leaders across the country to tell the local story of freight rail — stronger economies, more jobs and cleaner skies.
Why visit?
What they are: Class I railroads are the largest railroads operating in North America.
Why visit?
Each website offers resources specific to their customers, territories and operations.
Western U.S.
Central U.S. and Mexico
Eastern U.S.
Canada
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