Welcome to new member Tiger Transfer! Tiger Transfer, LLC is a BNSF designated Certified Site and Premier Transload Facility located in Upton, Wyoming on the double-mainline BNSF Black Hills Subdivision. The facility includes approximately 50,000 feet of rail built to mainline power specifications and nearly 400 acres of shovel-ready property available for expansion. tigertransfer.com/

The location's right next to the rail line. Should be easy to connect them and set up service, right? Actually, no. The "straightforward plans" are not always as they seem in the freight rail world. But short lines can figure out how to make it work. That's what ASLRRA member Kanawha River Railroad did when it worked with customer @AMR_Alpha_Met to establish service to a new coal mine in Pax, West Virginia. The project required new rail infrastructure, new locomotives and a plan to navigate physically challenging terrain with only one place for trains to pass each other. The result? AlphaMet was able to build a new mine and bring the community new jobs and valuable economic growth -- without relying on the estimated 30,000 trucks it would have taken to move 1.2 million tons of coal. This new business will increase Kanawha River Railroad's annual carloads by 50% and revenue by 40%, and the railroad plans to hire up to 10 new team members to support this effort. Want to read the full story? Check out our ASLRRA Member Spotlight in this week's issue of our e-newsletter Views & News: aslrra.org/news/views-and-ne…

Welcome to new member North Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad! North Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad (NLA) is owned by the Robbins family and has been operating since 2012. NLA primarily serves regional agricultural communities in Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana.

Help our industry get a new freight rail locomotive emoji! Don't get us wrong, we love the old one -- 🚂. It's classic and timeless, 10/10 no notes. BUT, if you had a total glow-up would you want your work to keep using your old headshot? Probably not. Today's freight locomotives are totally technology-forward. They're quiet. They're fast. They run cleaner than ever. It's time to have an emoji that captures these decades of modernization! Our friends at @GoRail are leading the charge to have the Unicode Consortium add an updated emoji. Support this effort by signing their petition here: gorail.quorum.us/campaign/tr…

Welcome to new member Interactive Rail! Interactive Rail delivers practical, hands-on training that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world railroad operations. Developed and taught by active railroad professionals, their solutions range from immersive 3D eLearning to in-the-field track inspections. By focusing on how the industry actually works, they provide high-quality field services and training that maximize the value of your workforce investment. interactiverail.com/

Yesterday our SVP, Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Policy Jo (second from right) took a quick trip to New York for a site visit at ASLRRA member New York & Atlantic Railway. She, SLSI Executive Director Tom Murta (second from left) and a team from transportation technology company Newport Sensors were at NYA as part of a Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) research project. Always cool to see our staff working with our members on the front lines of safety.

Welcome to new member John Burns Construction Company! Founded in 1906 and based in Westmont, Illinois, John Burns Construction Company is a self-performing general contractor specializing in complex infrastructure projects across the rail, transit, utility, and telecom sectors. Serving clients throughout Illinois, Texas, and the Midwest, the company combines a close-knit family culture and growth-minded leadership with large-scale capabilities to deliver safe, reliable execution in demanding environments. jbcco.com/

Most scenic, most patriotic -- our members continue to hit it out of the park! Congratulations to ASLRRA member holding companies R. J. Corman Railroad Group and Watco for being named two of America's Most Patriotic Companies in 2026! They were chosen based on evaluations in multiple categories including support for military personnel and veterans and corporate social responsibility. TBH we feel like proud parents. We're so honored for the opportunity to work on behalf of amazing organizations like these. rankings.newsweek.com/americ…

Good news? Bad news? We'll let you decide... The deadline for the Federal Railroad Administration's CRISI grant program has been extended by three days, to June 25. You now have 72 extra hours to complete your application. See the updated NOFO here: railroads.dot.gov/elibrary/f… Remember -- we've got multiple resources to help you cross the CRISI application finish line. These include: 👉 A CRISI grant application webpage: aslrra.org/member-resources/… 👉 Recorded webinars with FRA representatives: aslrra.org/education/on-dema… 👉 Member Discount Program Grant Writing Preferred Provider Colliers: aslrra.org/member-resources/…

Scenic train rides are THE BEST (in our humble opinion) and ASLRRA members offer some of the nation's top excursions according to USA Today's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. Congratulations to all our members (or member-operated railroads) named in the top 10 for Best Scenic Train Ride! Adirondack Railroad Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad @PotomacEagle Skunk Train Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Even if you don't live near one of these top 10 honorees, you probably have a tourist railroad in your area. This summer, consider a indulging in a picturesque train journey. They're amazing! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/b…

Welcome to new member Ondas Networks! @OndasNetworks develops proprietary, software-based wireless technology that helps short line and regional railroads modernize legacy communications infrastructure and extend reliable connectivity across their networks. Its multi-patented FullMAX™ platform, built on the IEEE 802.16 standard, enables applications such as real-time wayside monitoring, predictive maintenance, and improved operational visibility using spectrum railroads already own. ondasnetworks.com/

Our staff doesn't just advocate for short line railroads and provide support services for short line railroads -- they also ride short line railroads! Recently Sabrina, our SVP of education and business services, traveled with friends on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway's bike train, operated by ASLRRA member Reading & Northern Railroad. On the excursion, everyone's bicycles are loaded into gondola cars and the group rides the train through Lehigh Gorge State Park to the town of White Haven then bikes back to Jim Thorpe. Sabrina reports it was a beautiful trip! We have many freight rail members who also operate excursions, and we have associate members that only do excursions and scenic rides. We encourage you to check out one near you -- maybe you'll see an ASLRRA staffer there too!

Welcome to new member API Heat Transfer! API Heat Transfer, headquartered in Buffalo, NY, provides rugged thermal systems designed to endure relentless vibration, extreme temperatures, and continuous duty cycles of locomotive operations. API Heat Transfer General ThermoDynamics & Airtech has been meeting that challenge for over 25 years with mechanically bonded radiators, oil coolers, intercoolers, and EMD and GE replacement cores engineered for long service life and immediate availability. apiheattransfer.com/

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of Kel MacKavanagh. Kel was a staunch short line advocate, long-time New Jersey Short Line Railroad Association secretary and very familiar face at ASLRRA events. We tried to find a photo of him at our annual conferences but as the de facto event photographer he most often was behind the camera, not in front of it. Kel shared so much of his time and expertise with ASLRRA, its members and other short line railroad professionals. He will be deeply missed. aslrra.org/news/views-and-ne…

Welcome to new member Railpower! Railpower has long been a recognized name in the rail industry, with a legacy rooted in pioneering hybrid and low-emission locomotive technology. In 2026, Railpower, Inc. is launching a bold new chapter for the brand by building and delivering zero emission hydrogen switching locomotives to the short-line and switching sectors. railpower.com/

Calling all our members! We know many of you are on the cutting edge of our industry, and many of you are small businesses hustling every day to make a difference in the freight rail space. Check out this Patriot Pitch Competition! The @SBAgov is looking to recognize and reward our nation's innovators and entrepreneurs. Submissions are due June 10. preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/

Welcome to new member George Allen Construction! George Allen Construction (GAC), based in Mokena, Illinois, provides specialized rail contracting, design-build and CMGC services to freight and passenger railroads nationwide. Their expertise encompasses complex infrastructure projects, including intermodal terminals, fueling facilities, track construction and historic station restorations. GAC executes these works with a strict focus on safety and regulatory compliance while ensuring uninterrupted rail operations. georgeallenconstruction.com/

Caught you looking! 👀 We were doing our usual comms metrics check and saw that people are going to our career opportunities page and following links to our members' employment sites. You know that feeling when you make something for someone and then they actually like it and use it? So. Awesome. So we just wanted to remind anyone who hasn't seen it that we have an industry career opportunities page that 🚂 Tells what it's like to work in the short line industry 🔗 Features links to railroad member employment pages 🔗 Features links to rail education providers 🔗 Features links to supplier member pages (including tourist, excursion and transit railroads) aslrra.org/about-us/career-o… Thanks to our HR Committee for being this project's driving force! And remember, we update the page as needed whenever a member reaches out. So your organization can join the fun any time!

Welcome to new member Tunnel Vision Pipeline Services! Tunnel Vision Pipeline Services provides engineered, custom trenchless culvert and drainage rehabilitation solutions to rail clients across North America. Tunnel Vision’s low-impact, rapid solutions can save millions while keeping lines active. tvpipeservices.com/

Welcome to new member Chesapeake Cooling Solutions! Chesapeake Cooling Solutions LLC is a diesel engine heat exchanger and emissions specialty shop. Their team specializes in oil coolers, radiators, charge air coolers, after-coolers, condensers, DPF filters, DOC filters, SCR filters, EGR filters and fuel tanks for all engines and manufacturers. chesapeakecoolingsolutions.c…