Railroad 101
• Energy: Railroads safely move commodities such as crude oil, ethanol and coal to help meet America’s energy needs. Coal delivered by rail to power plants for electricity generation and to ports for export is the single highest-volume commodity carried by rail.
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www.aar.orgThird Edition (February 6, 2017) Later Editions will supersede this document. Do not alter. Do not copy or distribute without express authorization from AAR. Not for sale or re-publication. FIELD GUIDE TO TANK CARS Compiled by Allen D. Maty (Ret.), Chief Inspector, Bureau of Explosives.
A Short History of U.S. Freight Railroads - aar.org
www.aar.orgA Short History of U.S. Freight Railroads Page 5 of 5 • In 2017, railroads moved a ton of freight an average of 479 miles per gallon of fuel. Rail fuel efficiency has more than doubled since 1980.
United States Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail
www.aar.orgThe United States Hazardous Materials Instructions for Rail should be interpreted and used as general guidelines. For further information, appropriate regulations must be consulted. The Association of American Railroads (AAR), the Bureau of Explosives
A Short History of U.S. Freight Railroads
www.aar.orgThe Great Depression devastated railroads . Rail industry revenue fell by 50 % from 1928 to 1933. By 1937, more than 70,000 miles of railroad were in receivership, representing around 30% of all rail miles. On the eve of World War II, many railroads were in financial trouble . A surge in war-related traffic brought a
Freight Rail & Preserving the Environment
www.aar.org• Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to fuel consump tion. Freight railroads account for just 0. 5% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to EPA data, and just 1.9% of transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions. • More Fuel Efficient: Freight rail is ahead of other land
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