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AAR Statement on Senate HELP Passage of Critical Railroad Retirement Legislation
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Weekly Rail Traffic
AAR Reports Weekly Rail Traffic for the Week Ending August 1, 2026
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Incoming Event
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Latest Signal
July 28, 2026. Edition #199. TURN IT UP
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Railroad 101
- Freight railroads are the safest and most fuel-efficient way to move goods over land.
- Every railroad job creates 3.9 additional jobs in industries like manufacturing and tech.
- Every $1 invested in rail transportation drives $2.50 in economic activity.
- Rail workers are some of the highest paid employees in America, earning 40% more than the national average.
- Freight railroads privately invest more than $25 billion a year back into their networks.
What to Read
Railroads help keep trains moving during extreme heat through year-round maintenance, inspections, advanced technology, and trained employees.
Learn the basics of freight railroading with our extensive FAQs, which cover infrastructure, employees, safety and operations.
Total carloads in July rose for the seventh straight month; intermodal was up for the sixth straight month and set a new record for July.
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Celebrating America At 250
For most of America’s history, freight railroads have helped keep the nation moving. As the U.S. marks 250 years, rail continues to power the economy, connect communities, and invest in the future.