Operating over a private, 140,000 mile network stretching across the far reaches of North America, AAR members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak. America's freight railroads operate the safest, most efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound freight transportation system in the world — and at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) they are committed to keeping it that way. 

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Ian Jefferies

Elaina Busby

Rand Ghayad

Allen West

Michael Rush

Jeffrey Marsh

Lisa Stabler

Adrian Arnakis

Kathryn D. Kirmayer

Kristin Smith

John Gray

The Government Affairs & Policy Team at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is responsible for shaping and advocating for public policies that support the freight rail industry. This team liaises with government officials, influences legislative and regulatory frameworks, and collaborates with AAR members to ensure the continued safety, efficiency, and sustainability of North America's freight rail network.

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