This is a list of current shortline railroads (FRA Class III) in the United States. The reporting mark assigned by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is listed for each entry.

A shortline railroad is a small or mid-sized railroad company that operates over a relatively short distance relative to larger, national railroad networks. The term is used primarily in the United States and Canada.

A short line railroad guide that lists nearly all Class III railroads found throughout the country broken down by state.

ASLRRA provides the short line perspective to elected officials and regulators. Short Line freight railroads connect America’s communities, serving as the critical first and last mile for thousands of shippers. ASLRRA's programs and expert staff support continuous improvement in …

Short lines are smaller railroads that run shorter distances and connect shippers with the larger freight rail network. Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, explains the important role short lines play in the U.S. freight shipping network.

2024年11月29日 · Short lines, whose designation by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) is a Class III carrier (which includes terminal and switching lines) make up the bulk of today's freight railroads.

Founded in 1913, ASLRRA proudly represents the entrepreneurial owners and operators of short line and regional railroads throughout North America. These approximately 600 small businesses play a vital role in the hub-and-spoke transportation network, often providing the first-mile/last-mile connection between farmers and manufacturers and the ...

Did you know that short line railroads are one of the greatest All-American success stories? It's true! Here are 10 more incredible facts you didn't know about short line railroads.

The Short Line Railroad Track Maintenance Tax Credit, referred to as 45G, from the line item in the tax code, has been a very successful public policy tool. It has driven more than $8 billion in private investment in infrastructure since 2005. But inflation and limitations on eligible track threaten to erode

In the United States, a short line railroad is a small or mid-sized railroad company that operates over a relatively short distance compared to major Class I railroads. The majority of short line railroads in the United States are classified by the Association of American Railroads as Class III.