Annual Conference

2025 Conference & Exhibition

Join us in Denver April 6-8 for the premier event for the short line industry!

Featured Speakers Special Networking Events Conference Sponsors

Policy

Representing Our Members in Washington, D.C.

ASLRRA provides the short line perspective to elected officials and regulators.

Policy Efforts Testimony and Comments For the Media CRISI Funding

CRISI Grant Application Info Disaster Relief Truck Size Increases

Who We Are

A Critical Part of a Resilient
U.S. Supply Chain

Short Line freight railroads connect America’s communities, serving as the critical first and last mile for thousands of shippers.

Positive Environmental Impact Short Line 101

Member Benefits

ASLRRA Works For Its Members

Providing Education, Networking & Training Events and Business Building Programs

Upcoming Events Live and On-Demand Education Member Discount Program

Industry Safety

CHAMPIONING INDUSTRY SAFETY

ASLRRA's programs and expert staff support continuous improvement in industry safety.

Compliance Audits Safety Templates

Safety Awards Short Line Safety Institute

Industry Employment

DYNAMIC CAREER OPTIONS

Short line railroads offer a wide range of opportunities in a dynamic industry, from operations to logistics, sales and marketing, technology and engineering in locations across the country.

Employment Opportunities

Upcoming Education, Training & Events

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Meetings

2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Denver, CO | April 6-8

2025 Railroad Day on
Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. | May 7

Short Line Training Center

Virtual Reality Courses Now Available: Freight Car Familiarization; Locomotive Daily Inspection; Class I Airbrake Test & Inspection

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Training Seminars

FRA Drug & Alcohol (Part 219) and DER Roundtable
February 25-27 | San Diego, CA

General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
March 11-13 | San Diego, CA

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Webinars

More than 200 On-Demand Webinars Available

News

Short Line Freight Railroads Awarded Industry-Changing Infrastructure Investment in FY 23-24 CRISI Grant Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2024 — Today, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) celebrates the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant awards. The Association offers its congratulations and appreciation to the Congressional leaders that created and funded the CRISI program, the FRA personnel that administer the program and select the awards, and the short line railroaders and their partners that applied for and will receive grant awards.

Short Lines Share Growth Strategies with Surface Transportation Board

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2024 — ASLRRA participated in the hearing before the Surface Transportation Board entitled “Growth in the Freight Rail Industry", September 16 and 17, 2024. The hearing’s purpose was to gather information about recent trends and strategies for growth in the freight rail industry. In addition to ASLRRA, five member railroads testified to growth strategies being used on short lines. Click here for oral testimony, including those from five short line railroads.

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Latest Testimony

ASLRRA Requests Extension on Comment Deadline For OSHA Heat Injury Prevention NPRM

Washington, D.C., November 14, 2024 – ASLRRA has filed a request with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in Docket number OSHA-2021-0009: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. Citing the length of the NPRM, the voluminous studies cited, and the comprehensive nature of the proposed new standard, ASLRRA requests that OSHA extend the comment period to March 31, 2025.

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