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 …

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Founded in 1934, AAR is the world's leading railroad policy, research, standard setting and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry.

Learn the basics about the freight rail industry, including how the North American network powers our country's economy.

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MxV Rail: Wholly-owned subsidiary of the AAR and the railroad industry’s world-class rail research and testing facility that works to improve the safety and efficiency of freight railroads throughout North …

Thanks in part to private investments into technology, infrastructure and equipment, freight rail is the safest way to move goods over land.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) represents North America’s freight rail industry, promoting safety, efficiency, and innovation. AAR advocates policy, provides technical expertise, and fosters …

Dec 18, 2023 · About AAR: The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is the world’s leading railroad policy, research and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of rail carriers.