Association of Short Lines and Regional Railroads
-
News
Freight rail and partners outline coronavirus responses
The rail industry will try to keep business as usual for as long as possible, according to recent notices to customers.
Read More » -
News
Rail union urges rail industry to respond to coronavirus concerns
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen wants freight and passenger railroads to temporarily alter their sick leave policies and provide stronger sanitizing materials.
Read More » -
News
Department of Transportation initiates loan program for short lines: Railway Age
The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects.
Read More » -
News
Railroad groups seek changes to hours of service mandate
U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
Read More » -
News
Indiana short line, rail groups file lawsuit over Illinois’ crew size law
Groups say existing federal laws trump Illinois’ mandate on train crew size.
Read More » -
News
Short lines group celebrates Congressional support of tax credit
The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments.
Read More »