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Always moving. We keep the economy on track. Safety Railroads & COVID-19 Response Safety Railroads & COVID-19 Response As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, North America’s freight railroads are safeguarding the health and safety of the rail workforce while moving the goods critical to our nation. Find resources, fact sheets and more. Protecting the Health & Well-being of Employees From increasing social distancing to expanding benefits, freight railroads are taking significant precautions to protect their dedicated employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Keeping Critical Goods Moving Railroaders and their customers are working 24/7 to deliver the critical household and industrial goods Americans need during this challenging time — from food and e-commerce shipments to the chlorine to purify our water. The Signal: Your quick stop for freight rail news Subscribe to the Signal Newsletter now and stay connected. Full Name Email Address Organization Subscribe How an American Icon Can Help Solve 3 Modern-Day Needs From the New York Times, AAR CEO Ian Jefferies outlines how the smart, competitive freight rail industry is positioned to help grow the American economy, modernize the America’s infrastructure and protect our environment. Read More AAR News Apr. 22 Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 18, 2020 Apr. 15 Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 11, 2020 Apr. 8 Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending April 4, 2020 Apr. 1 Rail Traffic for March and the Week Ending March 28, 2020 See All In News Association of American Railroads America’s freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world — and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is committed to keeping it that way. Founded in 1934, AAR is the world’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry. AAR Full members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. Affiliates and Associates include non-Class I and commuter railroads, rail supply companies, engineering firms, signal and communications firms, and rail car owners. About Us Our Leadership Become a Member Subsidiaries Railroad Careers News & Events Operations Resources Privacy Policy Contact Us The Signal Newsletter Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube 425 3rd Street SW Washington, DC 20024 The Signal: Your quick stop for freight rail news Get freight rail industry news right to your inbox, from important policy updates to fun facts about America’s private, 140,000-mile network. Full Name Email Address Organization Subscribe Search for: Search Close...