Trade association representing the intermodal freight industry.
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Air Brake Association (ABA)
The Air Brake Association is a not-for-profit educational organization with the mission to educate, engage, and establish an open dialog to advance safety and, ultimately, the success of the rail industry. In addition to ensuring the ongoing preservation of vital technical information related to air brakes, the forum provided by the ABA has allowed for dissemination of knowledge and new ideas, both of which have played an important and integral part in the development and advancement of technology throughout the history of the rail industry.
AAR Intermodal Trailer and Container Securement Manual
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.
AAR Open Top Loading Rules
Rules ensuring the safe, uniform, and economical securement of commodities transported on open-top railcars.
Carmen
Railroad employees tasked with the inspection and repair of cars. Some railroads also utilize carmen for certain aspects of locomotive repair, such as maintenance of coupler systems and repairs involving wood (as found in some locomotive cabs). [Read more…] about Carmen