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Non-profit organization for those interested in private passenger cars American Association of Railroad Superintendents - 100-year old association of railroad operating managers from Class Is, shortlines/regionals, consulting firms, universities, and the supply industry American Council of Railroad Women (ACRW) - International organization of professionals in rail and rail-related industries American Public Transit Association - International association of mass transit interests American Railway Development Association (ARDA) - Promotes industrial development, real estate development, market development, and environmental activities of North American railroads American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) - Mission to develop and advance both technical and practical knowledge and recommended practices pertaining to the design, construction, and maintenance of railway infrastructure American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association - Non-profit trade association that represents the interests of its more than 400 short line and regional railroad members in legislative and regulatory matters APTA Heritage Trolley - Promotes the economic and social benefits of vintage / heritage trolley lines Asian Railway Operators Association - Forum for the exchange of ideas and information among urban and mainline railway operators in Asia Association of American Railroads - Brings critical rail-related issues to the attention of Congressional and government leaders Association of Car Accounting and Car Services Officers (ACACSO) - Aims to improve the handling of railroad freight cars, trailers, and containers, and the maintenance of related records and accounts Association of German Transport Operators (VDV) - Organization for German passenger and freight transport companies Association of Train Operating Companies - UK association of passenger rail providers to facilitate progress and improvement Australasian Railway Association - Represents the interests of rail operators, track owners, manufacturers, and other aspects of the rail industry in Australasia Australian Railway Industry Corporation - Private sector organization of railway operators and providers of goods and services to the Australian rail industry Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) - Conducts rail safety investigations on the interstate rail network Bureau of Transportation Statistics - US agency responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting Canadian Railway Club - Promotes knowledge of the rail transportation industry through meetings and social events Canadian Railway Hall of Fame - Honors Canadian achievement in the railway business CAPER: Canadian Alliance of Partners & Employees of the Railroad - Strives to improve working conditions for railroad employees, families, and communities across Canada through lobby efforts and public awareness Center for Transportation Excellence - Non-partisan policy research center created to serve the needs of communities and transportation organizations throughout the US Citizens for Rail Security - Encourages railfans to report suspicious activities, trespassers, or individuals to BNSF's Resource Operations Command Center Coalition for Safer Crossings - Dedicated to saving lives through education and investigation Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) - Organization of 70 railway undertakings and infrastructure companies in the European Union Eurailtest - Joint venture set up by the French Railways (SNCF) and the Paris mass transit authority (RATP) as an "Economic Interest Grouping" (EIG) under French law, to provide a whole range of heavy and light rail testing and assessment services to companies in the railway industry European Intermodal Association - Mission to develop, improve, and promote sustainable intermodal mobility in Europe, by combining innovative rail, waterway, road, air and maritime transport solutions European Rail Research Advisory Council (ERRAC) - Promotes collaboration of the European rail sector to foster increased innovation and research efforts European Railway Agency - Reinforces safety and interoperability of railways throughout Europe Federal Railroad Administration - U.S. government regulatory and research agency Federal Transit Administration - Assists transit agencies in all 50 states Federation des Industries Ferroviaires (FIF) - Represents 50 companies in the french railway industry, including rolling-stock manufacturers, equipment suppliers, track and signalling industries, equipment, integrators, design firms, and operators of testing facilities FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act) - Information for railroad workers injured on the job Freight on Rail - Aims to get goods off roads and onto railways to develop a more sustainable distribution system; promotes the economic, social, and environmental benefits of rail freight both nationally and locally; London, UK Freight Rail Works - Campaign by the Association of American Railroads promoting investment in freight rail transportation Freight Transport Association - Represents the transport interest of over 11,000 companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air; UK Georgia Railroad Association - Advocate for freight rail in Georgia GoRail.org - National grassroots organization formed with the support of the nation’s freight railroads to mobilize railroad industry employees and retirees High Speed Ground Transportation Association - Not-for-profit trade association based in Washington, DC Hydrail - Organization exploring the use of hydrogen for rail transportation I-Rails - Website of the Keystone State Railroad Association, providing a unified voice of the freight railroad industry in Pennsylvania Institute of Rail Welding - UK organization serving individuals and corporations with an interest in rail welding Institution of Railway Operators - UK organization dedicated to raising standards and enhancing the professional standing of those directly involved in the safe and reliable operation of railways Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) - UK-based professional institution for signal engineers worldwide Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) Australasian Section - Professional organization for those engaged in railway signaling and telecommunications Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) Hong Kong Section - Professional organization for those engaged in railway signaling and telecommunications Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) Singaporean Section - Professional organization for those engaged in railway signaling and telecommunications Instituto Argentino de Ferrocarriles (IAF) - Argentine non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the use of railroads in Latin America InteGRail - Aims to create a holistic, coherent information system, integrating the major railway sub-systems, in order to achieve higher levels of performance of the European railway system Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) - Industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry International Association of Railway Operations Research (IAROR) - Combines the expertise of academic and professional railway research with the aims of enhancing quality of service, improving capacity management, and ensuring safe operations International Organisation of Overhead Catenary Engineers - Forum for the catenary system industry where all railway catenary suppliers, employers, and employees worldwide can converge to offer and seek information relating to the industry International Railway Industry Standard - Establishes globally recognized levels of quality for railway components IRO Young Professionals - Forum and networking group for railway operators seeking to develop their careers in the UK railway industry Japanese Railway Society - Founded in 1991 in London, England, to promote the knowledge of the railways of Japan in England and other non-Japanese-speaking parts of the world Level Crossings Online - UK based online guide and forum for level crossing design, manufacture, and supply; sponsored by HoldFast Level Crossings Limited Light Rail Now - Supports efforts both in North America and worldwide to develop and improve light rail transit (LRT) and other mass transportation systems Light Rail Transit Association - Advocating better public transport since 1937 Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) - Non-profit trade association that represents the interests of the freight railroads operating in Michigan National Association of Railway Business Women - Professional organization for women in the US rail industry National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees (NARVRE) - Federally chartered railroad retiree association with the sole purpose of protecting, promoting, and preserving pension plan systems National Corridors Initiative, Inc - An advocacy organization for investment in passenger and freight rail capacity in North America National Industrial Transportation League - Broad-based US advocacy organization for freight transportation National Mediation Board - Mediates labor-management disputes in the U.S. airline and railroad industries National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association - Serves the needs of the US railroad and transit construction industry through education, products, services, and industry events National Transportation Safety Board - US government agency responsible for transportation safety National Transportation Week - Provides an opportunity for the transportation community to join together for greater awareness about the importance of transportation New Jersey Short Line Railroad Association (NJSLRRA) - Organization of shortline railroads in the state of New Jersey North American Rail Shippers Association - Provides a common meeting ground between rail owners, vendors, and users North American Railway Foundation - Nonprofit organization explores, nurtures, and supports railway safety, efficiency, and technology, and educates about and preserves the history of railroads in the US and Canada Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) - Independent government department responsible for the regulation of the railways in Great Britain Ohio Rail Development Commission - Promotes the development of improved freight and passenger rail service in Ohio Operation RedBlock - Union-initiated management supported program that uses peer involvement to prevent CSX employee use of alcohol and drugs while on duty or subject to call Permanent Way Institution - UK organization of railway trackmen, civil engineers, and consultants for the exchange of technical and general knowledge about the design, construction, and maintenance of track Rail Applications Special Interest Group - Founded in 1994 to facilitate productivity improvements and growth in the rail industry through appropriate application of management science techniques Rail Freight Group - Representative body of the rail freight industry, covering suppliers, manufacturers, customers, operators, and contractors; UK Rail Safety & Standards Board - Facilitates the UK rail industry's efforts to improve safety performance Rail Safety Regulators' Panel (RSRP) - Organization of rail safety regulators from all states of Australia and New Zealand Rail Volution - Annual conference discusses innovative approaches for building livable communities with transit RAILCET (Railroad Cooperation and Education Trust) - Organization comprised of railroad labor and management that promotes cooperation in all disciplines of railroad contracting RailFanClub - Celebrates the love of trains by teaching others about the freight railroad industry in North America RailNetEurope - Organization of 31 rail infrastructure managers across Europe, designed to increase the quality and efficiency of cross-border rail traffic Railroad Commission of Texas - Railroad regulatory agency Railroad Industry Employment Statistics - Chart and data of United States railroad industry employment since 1947 Railroad Passenger Car Alliance - Organization of railroad passenger car owners, excursion trip sponsors, tourist line operators, museums, railfan organizations, steam locomotive operators, and aficionados of the American Railroad Passenger Car Railroad Reliability Research - Articles, bibliographies, abstracts, and citations concerning railroad operations and economics as well as the improvement of asset utilization, profitability, and service Railroad Research Foundation (RRF) - Policy research organization devoted to sustaining a safe, secure, technologically advanced, and productive market-place driven railroad industry Railroad Retirement Board - Independent agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government Railroads of New York - Represents the freight railroad industry in New York State, including the four Class I railroads and nearly 30 short line and regional railroads Railway Association of Canada (RAC) - Represents approximately 60 member freight, tourist, commuter, and intercity Canadian railways Railway Association of North Carolina - Organization of Class I, regional, and shortline railroads in the state of North Carolina Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association - Provides global business development opportunities to members by transferring knowledge about markets, products, and industry, and supporting government initiatives that advance the North American railroad industry Railway Industrial Clearance Association of North America - Represents the interests of the dimensional railroads shipping industry Railway Industry Association - Trade association for UK-based suppliers of equipment and services to the worldwide rail industry Railway Safety - UK organization helps the rail industry to manage risk by providing leadership in safety initiatives and by monitoring hazards and risks across the system Railway Study Association - For those who wish to develop and update their understanding of railway systems and technology both at home and abroad; UK Railway Supply Institute - Represents the railway supply industry in Washington on legislative and regulatory matters that affect the railroads and their suppliers Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) - Serves the communication and signal segment of the rail transportation industry by organizing and managing an annual trade show for members to exhibit their products and services Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) - Seeks the advancement of the rail industry through excellence in railway engineering and technology, plus industry and community education programs Railway Tie Association - Promote the economical and environmentally sound use of wood crossties; involved in research into crosstie design and ongoing activities dealing with sound forest management, conservation of timber resources, timber processing, wood preservation, and safety of industry workers Reconnecting America - National non-profit organization working to integrate transportation systems and the communities they serve Sindefer - Portuguese rail trade union Southern African Railways Association (SARA) - Lobbying organization for fair competition and development of the rail industry in Africa SpadWeb - Seeking to reduce the incidence of signals passed at danger (SPADs) on the UK rail network Strategic Rail Authority - Provides strategic direction for Britain's railways, with the responsibility for consumer protection, the development of rail freight grants, and steering forward investment projects Surface Transportation Board - U.S. government agency, component of the Department of Transportation The Locomotive and Carriage Institution - UK based railway institution arranging lectures and visits on all aspects of the railway industry, both in the UK and overseas; extensive archive section with details of past trips and railway articles in general Tourist Railway Association, Inc. - Membership services to all railroads, railway museums, clubs, tourist railroads, product and services suppliers, railroad publishers, private car owners, excursion operators, and all other interested persons and organizations Track Off - UK campaign to educate people about the dangers and consequences of railway crime TransLink Research Center - US national, multi-modal, multi-agency public-private program of research, development, and professional education in the surface transportation industry Transport Canada - Develops and administers policies, regulations, and services for improved transportation in Canada Transportation Communications International Union - Members in the rail industry Transportation Research Board - Encouraging research and innovation in transportation Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - US government agency includes a Rail Passenger Security group to protect the nation's railroad passengers, employees, and properties U.S. Department of Transportation - News, regulations, safety information, and more UIC: International Union of Railways - Responsible for coordinating all issues related to international railway cooperation Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland (VDB) - Represents firms in the German rail industry Vermont State Rail Program - Promotes passenger and freight rail development in the state of Vermont Virginia Railroad Association - Industry organization of Virginia railroads Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Railroads - State agency for determining the adequacy of warning devices at railroad crossings Sponsor Sites:   Related RailServe.com Categories: Employment & Career Opportunities Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Program Training Programs Unions Search 15,000+ sites in all 144 categories!