Advocacy Efforts Testimony and Comments For the Media CRISI Grant Application Info
Upcoming Events Live and On-Demand Education Member Discount Program
2026 Fall Super Regional Meeting
St. Louis, MO • October 5-7
2027 Conference & Exhibition
New Orleans, LA • March 14-16
2027 Railroad Day on
Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C. • May 19
Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers (DSLE)
General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR)
Membership has its privileges – don’t miss out on these!
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 — As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, America’s short line and regional railroads proudly recognize their enduring role in building America's economy, connecting communities, and supporting industries that fuel prosperity. For nearly two centuries, freight railroads have served as the backbone of the American supply chain, delivering the goods that keep businesses operating and communities thriving.
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2026 — The Short Line Training Center, supported by a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety Improvements (CRISI) program, has announced the addition of two new computer-based training (CBT) programs to its online learning management system (LMS) platform, bringing the total new courses launched to 16. The Short Line Training Center has provided critical CBT and instructor-led training (ILT) to more than 1,500 railroad employees since its inception in 2021.
Washington, D.C., August 13, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) joined the American Association of Railroads (AAR) and American Public Transportation Association (APTA) in comments supporting the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA’s) proposal to rescind the rulemaking. The Associations’ member railroads employ signal employees or contract for signal employee services and would be required to implement signal employee certification programs unless part 245 is rescinded. The members of the Associations will be directly affected by whether FRA rescinds or retains dispatcher certification requirements. Previously, ASLRRA filed comments against the rulemaking when it was considered, and ultimately finalized May 21, 2024. The Associations urge FRA to finalize the recission of this rulemaking, 49 CFR-part 246, in its entirety.
