Railroads move through thousands of communities every day. For most people, trains are simply part of the background. They pass by homes, schools, businesses, and road crossings so often that the sound of steel wheels on rail fades into everyday noise.
But sometimes something sounds different.
Occasionally, a resident hears a grinding noise from a passing train.
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is the primary trade organization representing the major freight rail carriers operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Founded in 1934, the AAR serves as the collective policy voice of the rail industry in Washington and beyond.
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A bipartisan group of United States Senators has introduced the Railway Safety Act of 2026, legislation aimed at strengthening federal rail safety standards following lessons learned from recent derailments, including the 2023 incident in East Palestine, Ohio.
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