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Jul 17, AAR Launches Freight Rail Research Consortium During Innovation Week

The Association of American Railroads announced on July 16, 2026, the launch of a Freight Rail Research Consortium—an AAR-led network of academic partnerships intended to expand da...

AAR launches freight rail research consortium 

Rail industry trade group in research partnership with major universities. The post AAR launches freight rail research consortium  appeared first on FreightWaves.

Jul 26, U.S. Rail Traffic Up 3.4% for Week Ending July 18, 2026, AAR Reports

The Association of American Railroads reported July 22 that total U.S. weekly rail traffic for the week ending July 18, 2026, reached 523,900 carloads and intermodal units—up 3.4 p...

Jul 30, U.S. Rail Traffic Up 2.5% for Week Ending July 25, 2026, AAR Reports

The Association of American Railroads reported July 29 that total U.S. weekly rail traffic for the week ending July 25, 2026 (Week 29).

Jul 16, U.S. Rail Traffic Shows Continued Strength in Week 27 Of 2026

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) released its weekly rail traffic report on July 15, 2026, covering data for the week ending July 11, 2026 (Week 27).

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending August 8, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 231,628, posted a 1.8% annual gain, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 295,356 units, increased 4.1% annually.

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending August 22, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 235,885, headed up 3.2% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 296,577, rose 5.0%.

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes see annual gains, for week ending August 29, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 240,021, posted a 2.2% annual gain. Intermodal containers and trailers, at 303,191 units, saw a 5.7% annual increase.

Aug 14, Amtrak (USA): History, Routes, Ridership, Fleet & The National Network

Amtrak history and network—Railpax 1970, May 1 1971 startup, Northeast Corridor and long-distance trains, ridership through FY2025 records, Superliners to NextGen Acela and Airo, A...

Aug 12, American Railroads: History, Tourist Trains & Industry Guide

Explore U.S. railroad history, fallen flags, steam and diesel locomotives, Class I freights, scenic tourist trains, Amtrak, landmarks, and railroad jobs—3,000+ pages of American-Ra...

All Aboard: Navigating STB Constraints When Financing Class III Railroads

Aug 3, Atlantic and East Carolina Railway: "The Tobacco Belt Route"

The Atlantic and East Carolina Railway was a short-line railroad that operated in North Carolina, established in 1906; it primarily handled seafood and agriculture.

Jul 27, All Six Class I Railroads Commit to America 250 Celebration At NCTM

All six Class I freight railroads have now committed to participate in the America 250 Locomotive Celebration set for August 28–30, 2026, at the North Carolina Transportation Museu...

Rail freight stretches lead over 2025

Rail freight on U.S. railroads posted solid weekly gains as intermodal outpaced overall traffic.  The post Rail freight stretches lead over 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.

Sep 8, United States Railroad Administration (USRA)

USRA federal control Dec. 28, 1917–March 1, 1920. McAdoo and Hines, Federal Control Act, compensation, standard steam locomotives (~1,850 originals) and 100,000 freight cars. Types...

Aug 14, Railroad Freight Cars (USA): Types, History, AAR Codes, Modern Designs

American freight cars—from Granite Railway tram flats and B&O gondolas to boxcars, hoppers, tanks, reefers, autoracks, well cars, AAR type codes, and a full car-type directory.

Aug 9, Class 1 Railroads (USA): Revenue, Statistics, Overview

In railroad jargon, Class 1 refers to the largest companies in the industry and all six in North America are highlighted here.

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes, for week of July 11, are mixed, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 223,040, saw a slight 0.4% annual decrease, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 280,485 units, rose 3.0% annually.

Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors

Intermodal traffic improved by more than double the percentage of carload shipments in the latest AAR data. The post Rail freight gains ride steelmaking, energy sectors appeared fi...

U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes are mixed, for week ending August 1, reports AAR

Rail carloads, at 233,171, fell 0.4% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 293,239, posted a 4.8% annual increase.

Industrial products spark rail freight gains

Industrial products led rail freight traffic as intermodal volumes eased from their recent surge. The post Industrial products spark rail freight gains appeared first on FreightWav...

Aug 17, Alaska Railroad's Streamlined RF-1s: Specs, Roster, History

Alaska Railroad’s unique RF-1 “streamlined” Alcos (rebuilt from RSD-1s) were among the most distinctive diesels ever operated in North America.

July edition of AAR’s ‘Rail Industry Overview’ highlights strong momentum for U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes

July U.S. rail carloads, saw a 0.5%, or 6,176 carloads, increase, to 225,977, growing for the seventh consecutive month. Total July intermodal volume, 286,647 containers and traile...

Aug 12, History of the Railroad Roadmaster: Track, Territory, Operating Window

The roadmaster (track supervisor, manager track, and a cloud of company-specific titles) is the field leader for a defined stretch of railroad.