Trade Association
AAR — Association of American Railroads
Industry standards, rules, and advocacy for Class I railroads. Sets interchange rules, car maintenance standards, and lobbies on federal rail policy.
Visit website →Trade associations, conferences, and advocacy groups that shape the North American rail freight industry.
Industry standards, rules, and advocacy for Class I railroads. Sets interchange rules, car maintenance standards, and lobbies on federal rail policy.
Visit website →Represents 600+ short line and regional railroads. Provides legislative advocacy, safety programs, and the annual CONNECTIONS conference.
Visit website →Develops and publishes track and infrastructure standards. The go-to reference for rail engineering practices, bridge design, and maintenance of way.
Visit website →Trade association for rail suppliers and manufacturers. Covers locomotive, freight car, track, and signal equipment manufacturers.
Visit website →Annual industry networking conference connecting shortline railroads with shippers, suppliers, and Class I partners. Features one-on-one meetings and industry panels.
Motor and Railroad Supply conference for rail industry procurement. Brings together railroad purchasing departments with equipment and service vendors.
State and regional bodies like the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS), Pacific Northwest Railroad Association, and Texas Railroad Association.
Organizations representing rail shippers including the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), American Chemistry Council, and The Fertilizer Institute.