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STB Railroad Classifications

September 21, 2019 by

The STB divides railroads into three classes based on their annual operating revenues:

  • Class I – $447,621,226 or more
  • Class II – $35,809,698.01 to $447,621,225.99
  • Class III – $35,809,698 or less

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Filed Under: Regulations

AAR Railroad Classifications

September 21, 2019 by

  • Class I Railroad:
    • Any railroad classified by the STB as Class I (2017 operating revenues > $447.6 million)
  • Regional Railroad:
    • Must be non-Class I line-haul railroad
    • Annual revenues of at least $40 million
    • Or, annual revenues of at least $20 million and operating at least 350 miles of road
  • Local Railroad:
    • Neither a Class I nor a Regional Railroad
    • Engaged primarily in line-haul service.
  • Switching & Terminal Railroad:
    • A non-Class I railroad engaged primarily in switching and/or terminal services for other railroads.

Filed Under: Regulations

AAR Intermodal Trailer and Container Securement Manual

September 10, 2019 by

The AAR Intermodal Trailer and Container Securement Manual provides the minimum requirements for the safe loading and securement of trailers (including chassis) and containers on intermodal freight cars.

Filed Under: Publications

AAR Open Top Loading Rules

September 10, 2019 by

Rules ensuring the safe, uniform, and economical securement of commodities transported on open-top railcars.

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Proceedings of the American Railroad Association (11/19/1919)

August 2, 2019 by

Source: Google Books

Filed Under: Historical Records

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