The Association of American Railroads is a private industry trade association that represents North America’s freight railroads and works to advance rail safety, efficiency, innovation, and public policy interests for the rail industry.
Rail transportation policy, railroad safety and security, infrastructure investment, freight rail operations, labor and workforce issues, technology and standards, environmental and efficiency policy, and federal transportation regulation.
Primarily funded by member dues and assessments from railroad member companies and related industry affiliates.
Member railroads and industry affiliates; related organizations include Railinc, MxV Rail, and the Railroad Research Foundation. High-profile industry members include major Class I freight railroads.
Private industry trade association / nonprofit association
