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Abbreviation | AAR |
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Formation | 1934[1] |
Type | Trade Association |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Advocate, public voice, educator, research, testing, safety & efficiency of railroads |
Headquarters | 425 Third Street SW Suite 1000 |
Location | |
Region served | North America |
Membership | Railroads and associates |
Official language | English |
President & Chief Executive Officer | Ian Jefferies |
Subsidiaries | Railinc Corporation Transportation Technology Center, Inc. |
Staff | 70 (DC office) |
Website | www |
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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