Rail transport refers to the conveyance of products by train. This category lists web sites whose topics relate to this part of the logistics chain.
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American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
The ASLRRA is a North American association of short-line and regional railroads. Founded in 1913, its membership includes Class II and Class III railroads, all within the railway transportation industry. The organization acts as a lobbying group for member companies and is also charged with conducting compliance assessments of their members. Membership benefits, safety and compliance data, education programs, advocacy issues, sponsored events, and member resources are featured.
https://www.aslrra.org/
Amtrak website provides train reservations, schedules, routes, stations and also offers special deals, savings and rewards. The website also provides news releases, fact sheets (national and state), safety and security info, energy efficient travel, reports, testimony and speeches as well as ordering and contacting their publications. The "Traveling with Amtrak" section is a helpful resource to help you plan your trip and be comfortable with the travel and the policies off and onboard the train.
http://www.amtrak.com
Association of American Railroads
The AAR is a railroad industry trade group representing major freight railroads of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. AMTRAK and some regional commuter lines are also members, while smaller freight railroads are represented by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. General information about the industry, including statistics, fact sheets, and railroad chronology is presented, along with the organization's publications, data center, and contact information.
https://www.aar.org/
Provides an array of services to a wide variety of market/industry. Delivers car, coal, clothing, games, and other residential and industrial goods.
http://www.bnsf.com
The official website of the California commuter rail line, Caltrain provides commuters with schedules, maps and fares/tickets information, safety tips, disabled access and other pertinent info about Caltrain. The website also has news, sporting and music/holiday events within California. The website also provides Caltrain's offered shuttle services to San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara County.
http://www.caltrain.com
Canadian National Railway Company
CN is a Class 1 freight railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and serves Canada and portions of the Midwestern and Southern United States. The largest railway in Canada, CN spans the country from the Atlantic coast in Nova Scotia to the Pacific coast in British Columbia. Its operations can be viewed on a map, and an overview of its rail industries, services, and customer support services are provided, along with investment, safety, media, and career data.
https://www.cn.ca/
Eurotunnel is the leading cross-Channel operator for passenger travel amd freight services. The website provides information regarding the company's passenger travel services like how to book the best fares, hotel accommodations, and travelling with Eurotunnel across Europe and the website also has information on travelling with pets. As for the freight services; fast and frequent, online services, events and exhibitions and online bookings for non account holders.
http://www.eurotunnel.com
LIRR is a commuter rail system in New York, with operations from Manhattan to the eastern tip of Suffolk County on Long Island. One of the world's few commuter systems that run 24/7 year-round, it is the busiest commuter railroad in North America. Owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, it is sometimes referred to as MTA Long Island Rail Road. Its rail branches are defined, and the status of each can be determined through its website, and tickets can be purchased.
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Metra Rail is a rail company that serves the Chicago area. You can access schedules for all of Metra's lines through this website. You can also search for employment opportunities at Metra here.
http://www.metrarail.com
NS is a Class I freight railroad operating in the Eastern United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company was formed by the 1982 merger of the Norfolk and Western Railway and Southern Railway. NS is the largest subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern Corporation, so named because it was headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia until 2021. An introduction to the company, transportation terms, shipping options and tools, and performance metrics are featured, along with job opportunities.
http://www.nscorp.com/
Contains a huge collection of rail images and a directory of rail/railroad-related society and sites. Includes discussion forums, video archives, and railroad, railfan and modeling links.
http://www.railfan.net
The RSI is a trade association representing the full supply chain for the railroad system, from the smallest parts manufacturer to the largest railcar builder and lessor. The organization represents locomotive, freight, and passenger railcar manufacturers, railcar owners and lessors, mechanical systems suppliers, railway measurement and maintenance systems, and communications and signaling suppliers. Membership benefits, advocacy issues, and resources are included.
https://www.rsiweb.org/
Union Pacific is a major American railway company. You can find out about the company's environmental and industrial practices here. Union Pacific customers can find out how the company can help move chemicals, automotive goods, Mexican products and more. Union Pacific suppliers can also interact with the company here.
http://www.uptweb.com
