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Dec
16

AAR STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CSX CEO HUNTER HARRISON


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dec. 16, 2017 – Edward R. Hamberger, Association of American Railroads President and CEO, released the following statement on the death of E. Hunter Harrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX.

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Dec
13

Rail Traffic for the Week Ending December 9, 2017

​​The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 9, 2017.

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 560,756 carloads and intermodal units, up 4 percent compared with the same week last year.

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Dec
11

AAR NAMES KRISTIN SMITH TO HEAD COMMUNICATIONS

Patricia Reilly to Retire at the End of the Year

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 11, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced today that Patricia M. Reilly, SVP – Communications, will be leaving at the end of the year. Reilly will be succeeded by Kristin Smith, who was recently promoted to VP – Communications.

Reilly has been spearheading the Communications efforts at the AAR since 2008, and was instrumental in establishing the long-running and award-winning "Freight Rail Works" branding/advocacy ad campaign as the face of the freight rail industry inside Washington, DC. During her time at the AAR, Reilly has expanded the scope and reach of the industry's efforts to raise awareness about freight rail's many benefits and contributions, with an emphasis on all the industry does in the name of safety.   Reilly will be launching a strategic communications consultancy, Cabin8Communications, in the new year.

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Dec
06

Rail Traffic for November and the Week Ending December 2, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 2, 2017, as well as volumes for November 2017. Intermodal rail traffic remains on pace to set a new annual record in 2017 with strong gains in November and last week marking the best rail intermodal week in history, surpassing multiple records set earlier this year.

U.S. railroads originated 1,307,521 carloads in November 2017, down 0.9 percent, or 11,442 carloads, from November 2016. U.S. railroads also originated 1,369,160 containers and trailers in November 2017, up 3.8 percent, or 50,029 units, from the same month last year. Combined U.S. carload and intermodal originations in November 2017 were 2,676,681, up 1.5 percent, or 38,587 carloads and intermodal units from November 2016.

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Dec
05

AAR AND GORAIL HONOR CHAIRMAN SHUSTER WITH RAILROAD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS AND GORAIL HONOR CHAIRMAN BILL SHUSTER WITH RAILROAD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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Dec
04

AAR Calls on DOT to Modernize Regulatory Approach

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS CALLS ON U.S. DOT TO MODERNIZE AGENCY'S OVERARCHING REGULATORY APPROACH

Seeks Common Sense Regulations Based on Safety Successes, Not Prescribed Processes

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Nov
29

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 25, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 25, 2017.

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Nov
22

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 18, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 18, 2017.

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Nov
15

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 11, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 11, 2017.

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Nov
08

Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending November 4, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 4, 2017.

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Nov
01

AAR Reports October 2017 as Strongest Month for Intermodal In History

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 28, 2017, as well as volumes for October 2017, which was the best month for intermodal rail traffic in history.

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Oct
25

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 21, 2017

​WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 25, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 21, 2017.

For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 559,989 carloads and intermodal units, up 3 percent compared with the same week last year.

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Oct
24

FREIGHT RAIL INDUSTRY HONORS EMPLOYEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CSX’S MATT WILLIAMSON AWARDED 2017 PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct. 24, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today awarded the 2017 Professional Environmental Excellence Award, which is the highest honor for environmental professionals in the railroad industry, to CSX Railroad’s manager of Environmental and Industry Safety, Matt Williamson.  

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Oct
20

Railroads Recognize Leaders in Hazardous Material Handling

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Announces Annual Holden-Proefrock and Grand Slam Awards 

Washington, D.C. – October 20, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced the 2017 recipients of the Holden-Proefrock Award and the 2016 Non-Accident Release (NAR) Grand Slam Awards. The awards are given annually to individuals and railroads operating in hazardous material fields.

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Oct
18

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 14, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 14, 2017.

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Oct
11

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending October 7, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 7, 2017.

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Oct
05

AARs CEO Highlights Freight Rail’s Vital Role in Moving Americas Economy

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Oct
04

AAR Reports Rail Traffic for September and the Week Ending September 30, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 30, 2017, as well as volumes for September 2017.

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Sep
27

RAIL SAFETY WEEK EDUCATES PUBLIC ON STAYING SAFE NEAR TRACKS

​RAIL SAFETY WEEK EDUCATES PUBLIC ON STAYING SAFE NEAR TRACKS

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 24, 2017 – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) joins the rail safety community to mark the first U.S. Rail Safety Week, September 24-30, 2017, to raise awareness on how people can stay safe near tracks. NInety-five percent of rail-related deaths involve drivers going through a grade crossing or a person on the tracks.

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Sep
27

AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending September 23, 2017

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending September 23, 2017, which set a new record for intermodal traffic in both the U.S. and Canada.

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