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 …

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.

May 7, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 24, 2025 · 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 …

The following railroads operate in the U.S. state of Washington. ^ This is one or more of the Class I railroads that the railroad became part of, if any. Washington State Department of …

Browse all Short Lines on the map below or use the search and filter options to find a Short Line in your desired location to handle specific capabilities. A full, searchable list of Short Lines is …

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 …

Short line railroads are a critical part of the U.S. freight network. The nation’s 603 short lines provide service for one in five cars moving each year.

Apr 11, 2024 · As their name suggests, short line railroads are “smaller” and shorter railroads designed to go from Point A to Point B. They are typically found in more rural areas and are …

This publication is the definitive guide to the Short Line freight rail industry with insightful narrative and supporting graphs, charts and infographics. Using the results from ASLRRA's 2016 …