AAR - Association of American Railroads

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As federal regulators plan tighter oversight, Norfolk Southern and AAR unveil their own rail safety plans

Train industry warns Washington policymakers against taking “reflexive” actions following toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

March 8, 2023

Ben Ames

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Train industry warns Washington policymakers against taking “reflexive” actions following toxic derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Rail union backs bipartisan bill to boost railroad safety following Ohio wreck

Six Senators sponsor bill to enhance safety procedures for trains carrying hazardous materials following February derailment.

March 3, 2023

Ben Ames

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Six Senators sponsor bill to enhance safety procedures for trains carrying hazardous materials following February derailment.

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Senate passes bill to avert rail strike

President Biden to sign the measure into law, imposing a tentative labor agreement that was reached in September but was rejected by some labor unions.

December 2, 2022

Victoria Kickham

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President Biden to sign the measure into law, imposing a tentative labor agreement that was reached in September but was rejected by some labor unions.

Tentative agreement averts railroad strike

Rail companies and union leaders have reached a tentative deal that will keep rail lines running, Biden Administration says.

September 15, 2022

Victoria Kickham

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Rail companies and union leaders have reached a tentative deal that will keep rail lines running, Biden Administration says.

Looming railroad strike threatens supply chains

Logistics pros say congestion, delays, and rate increases are on the way if labor talks fail to avert a shutdown ahead of Friday’s union strike deadline.

September 14, 2022

Victoria Kickham

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Logistics pros say congestion, delays, and rate increases are on the way if labor talks fail to avert a shutdown ahead of Friday’s union strike deadline.

FRA revives “crew redundancy” requirement for train staffing

Proposed rule would require two crew members on each train in name of safety, but AAR says technology would work better.

July 27, 2022

Ben Ames

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Proposed rule would require two crew members on each train in name of safety, but AAR says technology would work better.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on preparing for hurricane season | Season 2 Episode 31

Hurricanes can leave supply chain disruptions in their wake, even for those not directly in the storm's path; reactions to the Senate vote on infrastructure; a new report on supply chain sustainability initiatives.

August 13, 2021

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Hurricanes can leave supply chain disruptions in their wake, even for those not directly in the storm's path; reactions to the Senate vote on infrastructure; a new report on supply chain sustainability initiatives.

INBOUND

Hang up and drive

Rail safety campaign targets distracted driving.

July 6, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Rail safety campaign targets distracted driving.

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Transportation groups cheer Congressional committee for approving DOT surface transportation spending

However, lawmakers still lack bipartisan agreement on scope and funding for national infrastructure bill.

May 26, 2021

Ben Ames

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However, lawmakers still lack bipartisan agreement on scope and funding for national infrastructure bill.

INBOUND

Train kept a rollin’

With winter storms looming, rails turn to advanced technologies to keep operations on track.

January 20, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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With winter storms looming, rails turn to advanced technologies to keep operations on track.

Items Tagged with 'AAR - Association of American Railroads'

ARTICLES

As federal regulators plan tighter oversight, Norfolk Southern and AAR unveil their own rail safety plans

Rail union backs bipartisan bill to boost railroad safety following Ohio wreck

Senate passes bill to avert rail strike

Tentative agreement averts railroad strike

Looming railroad strike threatens supply chains

FRA revives “crew redundancy” requirement for train staffing

The Logistics Matters podcast: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on preparing for hurricane season | Season 2 Episode 31

Hang up and drive

Transportation groups cheer Congressional committee for approving DOT surface transportation spending

Train kept a rollin’