Association of American Railroads

Association of American Railroads
AbbreviationAAR
Formation1934[1]
TypeTrade Association
Legal statusActive
PurposeAdvocate, public voice, educator, research, testing, safety & efficiency of railroads
Headquarters425 Third Street SW
Suite 1000
Location
Region served
North America
Membership
Railroads and associates
Official language
English
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ian Jefferies
SubsidiariesRailinc Corporation
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Staff70 (DC office)
Websitewww.aar.org
Association of American Railroads WWII poster

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is an industry trade group representing primarily the major freight railroads of North America (Canada, Mexico and the United States).[2] Amtrak and some regional commuter railroads are also members. Smaller freight railroads are typically represented by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), although some smaller railroads and railroad holding companies are also members of the AAR. The AAR also has two associate programs, and most associates are suppliers to the railroad industry.

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  2. ^ "Association of American Railroads". Railway-News. Retrieved 2022-08-22.