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St. Louis, MO • October 5-7
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New Orleans, LA • March 14-16
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Washington, D.C. • May 19
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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., September 8, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has filed comments before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in support of Denver Transit Operators and its petition for declaratory order, Docket No. FD 36910. To promote regulatory clarity, the Board should grant Denver Transit’s petition and determine that Denver Transit’s Dispatching Department is not a common carrier within the meaning of the Interstate Commerce Act, as it does not provide common carrier railroad transportation. Further, the Dispatching Department does not offer service to the public. Denver Transit is also not an agent for any rail carrier’s service and should not be imputed to be a rail carrier.
