Policy Efforts Testimony and Comments For the Media CRISI Funding
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Upcoming Events Live and On-Demand Education Member Discount Program
Eastern & Southern Region
Jacksonville, FL | Sep. 30-Oct. 2
Central & Pacific Region
Dallas, TX | October 28-30
2025 Annual Conference
Denver, CO | April 6-8
Virtual Reality Courses Now Available: Freight Car Familiarization; Locomotive Daily Inspection; Class I Airbrake Test & Inspection
Railroad Accidents / Incidents
August 27-28 | New Orleans, LA
Leadership Dev. - Reg. Module
Sep. 30-Oct. 1 | Jacksonville, FL
Using Pre-Hire Talent Assessments
Sept. 24, 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Plastic Resin Loss Prevention and Management:
Nov. 14, 1:00 p.m. Eastern
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WASHINGTON, D.C., August 13, 2024 — Today, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) welcomes Nicole Brewin as the Association’s Vice President of Congressional Affairs. Ms. Brewin brings extensive Capitol Hill, rail and transportation government affairs experience and substantial expertise in influencing policy and legislative initiatives in both the public and private sectors to the position. She will be leading the congressional affairs team at ASLRRA, working with association staff and member short line railroads to pursue legislative support for critical issues facing the industry including investment in infrastructure, and surface transportation and tax policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2024 — Today, three new virtual reality (VR) training modules have been added to the Short Line Training Center’s online Learning Management System (LMS) - Freight Car Familiarization, Locomotive Daily Inspection, and Class I Airbrake Test & Inspection. These training modules are the first use of VR for the LMS, offering enhanced engagement and motivation for trainees, improved safety and efficiency versus live training, and increased accessibility and scalability for railroads.
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 30, 2024 – ASLRRA and five member railroads have submitted comments in advance of the Surface Transportation Board’s hearing, Growth in the Freight Rail Industry scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2024. In the comments, the companies outline the varied ways that short lines are focused on the growth of carload business. ASLRRA notes that short lines commonly highlight four components as critical to short line freight rail growth and success: a deep understanding of their customers, investment in infrastructure, working closely with business development groups, and maintaining strong partnerships with their communities and Class 1 partners.
