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Mar 29, 2025 · Your trusted source for news, policy positions and insights from North America's freight rail industry.

Jan 25, 2025 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 29, 2025 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 25, 2025. For this week, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 8, 2024 – Earlier today, the freight rail industry, under the leadership of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), filed litigation in multiple courts …

Dec 18, 2024 · “Passing the REEF Act is a big win for railroaders around the country and their families,” said AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies. “Our employees deserve the certainty …

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Mar 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 20, 2024 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 16, 2024. For this week, total …

Washington, DC – January 20, 2025 – AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies issued the following statement on President Trump designation of Patrick J. Fuchs as Chairman of the Surface …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 26, 2025 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today released a new independent analysis highlighting the overwhelming financial, operational, and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 27, 2024 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 21, 2024. Due to the upcoming holiday, …