Railway Resources & Links
This list of links comprises the major railroads and rail operations in the world. In addition we have noted where additional resources can be found on the internet to assist you in connecting, supporting, and advocating for railways and railways suppliers.
Support:
Connection:
- North American Class I Freight Railroads
- American Short Line International Railroads
- US Passenger and Commuter Railroads
- International Railways
- Railroad Suppliers
Advocacy:
Railroad Media:
International Freighting Weekly
Railpage Australia and New Zealand
Australian Railway Historical Society
American Journal of Transportation
Urban Transport Technology
Information and Statistics:
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Research and Special Programs Administration
Organizations and Museums:
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
American Public Transportation Association
Association of American Railroads
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
B&O Museum, Baltimore, Maryland
Coalition Against Bigger Trucks
High Speed Ground Transportation Association
Intelligent Transportation Society of America
National Corridors Initiative, Inc.
National Association of Railroad Passengers
Museum of the American Railroad, Dallas, Texas
Operation Lifesaver - the national organization dedicated to educating the public about highway-rail grade crossings
Railway Technology - A comprehensive site containing information and links to sites worldwide relating to the rail industry.
REMSA - Railway Engineering - Maintenance Suppliers Association
North American Class I Freight Railroads:
Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Corp.
Kansas City Southern Industries
American Short Line Rail
US Passenger and Commuter Rail:
Passenger
Commuter
Chicago Transit Authority - The "El"
Dallas Area Rapid Transit- the public transit authority for Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano & University Park. DART provides bus, light rail, commuter rail, paratransit, HOV lanes and vanpool services.
Georgia Rail Passenger Program
Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC)- provides service to Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C.
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) Commuter Rail
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)- the rapid rail system serving Atlanta, GA
Metra- the commuter railroad serving the greater Chicago area
Metrolink- the commuter railroad serving Southern California
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Regional Transportation District-Denver- the public transit authority for the city of Denver.
VIA Rail Canada, Inc.- Canada's National Passenger Railway
Virginia Railway Express- Provides service in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) - the rail system for Washington, D.C.
International Railways
Railway Suppliers
Regulatory:
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Highway Administration
National Transportation Safety Board
Legislative:
Thomas - Legislative Information on the Internet - Provides text and status of bills, scheduled Congressional activity, etc.
House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - has jurisdiction over all transportation issues.
Railroad Subcommittee of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee - has jurisdiction over tax issues.
House of Representatives Budget Committee
House of Representatives Appropriations Committee
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee- has jurisdiction over urban transit issues
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee- has jurisdiction over railroad issues.
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century