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America's freight railroads operate the safest, cleanest and most efficient rail system in the world — and at AAR we're committed to keeping it that way.

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11/09/2026

A commitment to service runs deep for Holly Hughes. Inspired by her father's service in Vietnam, Holly developed a lifelong appreciation for those who serve.

During four years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Holly served as a crew chief on KC-135 Stratotankers, performing aircraft maintenance, changing tires and conducting inspections to make sure flight controls were working properly before takeoff.

With 19 years at BNSF Railway, she serves as a special projects manager for signal systems, bringing the same attention to detail and commitment to safety to her work on the railroad.

Join us in recognizing Holly and the veterans who continue serving America.

11/04/2026

U.S. railroads are on the move! Our Policy and Economics team reports total U.S. rail traffic up 3.5% for the week ending October 31, 2026, compared with the same week last year.

Key highlights this week:

🪨 Metallic Ores and Metals: + 18.3%

🪵️ Forest Products: + 9.3%

🚗 Motor Vehicles and Parts: + 9.1%

📦 Carloads: +3.0 % year-over-year 🚛 Intermodal: +3.9% year-over-year

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11/03/2026

New edition of "The Signal"! Did you know holiday shipping starts long before the holidays arrive? The latest edition of "The Signal" explores how freight rail helps move the goods Americans rely on every day, plus:

🔹 The toy trend with a supply chain twist
🔹 How railroads prepare for the holidays months in advance
🔹 A bipartisan effort to crack down on cargo theft

📖 Read the latest edition and subscribe. Link in the comments.

10/31/2026

From neighborhood trick-or-treaters to Halloween parties, sweet treats have to get where they're going.

In September, U.S. freight rail moved roughly 16,500 tons of candy and chocolate. That's enough for every American to enjoy about 34-49 pieces of candy this Halloween season.

Freight rail helps connect manufacturers, retailers and communities across the country, helping keep shelves stocked for celebrations big and small.

🍬🎃 Happy Halloween from America's freight railroads! 🚂

10/30/2026

AAR is proud to recognize 17 companies with its 2025 Grand Slam Award for exceptional hazardous materials safety performance.

These recipients recorded zero non-accident releases during the previous calendar year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to safe operations across the freight rail network. Special recognition goes to Kemira for earning its 11th consecutive Grand Slam Award.

Congratulations to this year's winners and thank you for helping advance safety across the supply chain.

➡️ View the full list of recipients: https://www.aar.org/news/aar-honors-17-shippers-with-grand-slam-awards-for-hazardous-materials-safety/

10/28/2026

ICYMI: Manufacturing expansion continues to support rail traffic. AAR's Policy & Economics Team notes that September was the ninth consecutive month of manufacturing expansion.

Chemical carloads reached a September record, steel carloads were the highest in five years, and U.S. manufacturing output has recently reached its highest levels since early 2022. Read the full report via the link in the comments!

10/27/2026

Thank you to Rep. Clyde for joining AAR and our port partners at the Port of Savannah. The tour showcased the power of a connected supply chain and how freight rail extends the reach of America's ports, supporting jobs, moving goods efficiently and helping drive economic growth in Georgia and across the country.

10/26/2026

Organized cargo theft has become more costly and more sophisticated, affecting freight rail, trucking, retailers, and consumers across the country. Join GoRail's webinar, "The Cost of Organized Theft: A Conversation on Cargo, Retail and CORCA," on Wednesday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET, to learn how these crimes are disrupting supply chains, increasing costs and driving efforts to strengthen enforcement and coordination across jurisdictions.

Representatives from AAR, Retail Industry Leaders Association and American Trucking Associations will discuss the growing threat of organized theft, while staff from Rep. Dave Joyce's office and the Senate Judiciary Committee will provide an update on the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA).

Can't join live? Register anyway and receive the recording afterward. Link in comments!

10/23/2026

Thank you to Congressman Buddy Carter, Congressman Hank Johnson,
and Congressman Andrew Clyde, along with congressional staff, for joining AAR and American Association of Port Authorities for a tour of the Port of Savannah.

Visitors got an up-close look at how one of the nation's leading ports connects with freight rail to move goods throughout and across the country. Every day, products arriving in Savannah are loaded onto trains and transported to manufacturers, distribution centers and communities hundreds of miles inland.

It's a reminder that what happens at a port doesn't stay at the port. The partnership between America's ports and freight railroads helps power economic growth, support jobs and keep supply chains moving for millions of Americans.

10/21/2026

ICYMI: Rail traffic growth continues across much of the economy. According to AAR's Policy & Economics Team, 17 of 20 major carload categories recorded year-over-year gains in September, the most in five years. September also marked the ninth straight month of total carload growth, with carloads generally at levels not seen since 2019. Read the full report via the link in the comments.

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