News
AAR Statement on House T&I Surface Transportation Markup
No results found.
Weekly Rail Traffic
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 30, 2026
No results found.
Incoming Event
No results found.
Latest Signal
THE SIGNAL: BUBBLES
No results found.
Latest Rio
No results found.
Railroad 101
- Freight railroads are the safest and most fuel-efficient way to move goods over land.
- Every railroad job creates 3.9 additional jobs in industries like manufacturing and tech.
- Every $1 invested in rail transportation drives $2.50 in economic activity.
- Rail workers are some of the highest paid employees in America, earning 40% more than the national average.
- Freight railroads privately invest more than $25 billion a year back into their networks.
What to Read
AI-powered sensors, automated inspections, and data analytics help detect defects and predict maintenance needs.
America’s freight railroads help keep the U.S. economy more affordable by making the most cost‑intensive parts of freight movement more efficient and predictable.
2025 was a record-setting year for the rail industry, with accident and injury rates falling to historic lows.
No results found.
What to Watch
Celebrating America At 250
For most of America’s history, freight railroads have helped keep the nation moving. As the U.S. marks 250 years, rail continues to power the economy, connect communities, and invest in the future.