American Association of Railroad Superintendents

06/24/2022

Jump on board and become a member of AARS!

By becoming a member of AARS, you can enjoy significant networking and educational opportunities. The Annual Meeting is just one of our events we host during the year. Learn more about our membership and join today!

Active members include those employed by the railroad industry in railroads, operating companies, transit companies and regulatory agencies.  Those applying for Management Trainee/Intern membership are in this membership type.

06/15/2022

Did you know? AARS is comprised of not just railroads, but also representatives of government and regulatory agencies. We provide educational and networking events for all types of professionals in the railroad industry. We're excited to networking with these industry leaders at our Annual Meeting next week!

06/11/2022

Will you be joining us at our Annual Meeting this year? We are so excited to be hosting this great event once again this year. We guarantee it will be a great couple of days full of education and networking with the best in our industry.

Welcome to Chicago!

06/01/2022

Since 2017, Christopher Bennett has been the director of the public safety coordination center at CSX. In his role, he is responsible for regulatory and public communications, along with the coordination of internal and external stakeholders for both non-emergency and emergency incidents.

His journey with the railroad began as a special agent with CSX in 2010. He relocated to Jacksonville, Fla. working as a manager of infrastructure protection in 2013, before taking on his current role.

“Opportunity comes in many forms and I have been fortunate enough to have people invest in me throughout my career,” he said. “I think it’s important that as we grow older and establish ourselves, we do the same for others.”

05/27/2022

As we prepare for our Annual Meeting next month, we're taking a trip down memory lane to the 2019 Annual Meeting in Norfolk, Virginia. We're excited to reconnect with everyone this year in Chicago.

Learn more on our website: www.supt.org.

05/18/2022

Are you ready for education + networking opportunities within the railroad industry?

Mark your calendars to join us at the AARS Annual Meeting June 20-22 in Chicago.
Learn more and register online:

Register now for the AARS 124th Annual Meeting, June 20-22, 2022 in Chicago right on Wacker Dr. near Michigan Ave. at the Swissotel!

05/14/2022

For more than 130 years, the American Association of Railroad Superintendents has provided educational and networking opportunities for those involved in railroad operations management.

A bit of AARS history - no doubt many of the members, especially the younger ones, are not familiar with the background of this organization and would like to know something about its origin and history.

The railroad business is so exacting that all of a railroad officer’s time is spent in meeting today’s demands and trying to solve tomorrow’s problems. Hence little, if any, thought is given to "water that has gone over the dam" and history is relegated to the "switch shanty".

Continue reading to learn more about our history!

05/04/2022

As an IT principal consultant for Union Pacific, Stephani Bazata imagines, collaborates and builds on the railroad’s core enterprise technology platforms.

“As a technologist at heart, I’m especially honored to be included among this inspiring group of leaders because I think it really speaks volumes about the role technology is playing in shaping the future of our industry,” she said. “It’s been a very exciting journey contributing to and leading paradigm changing technology initiatives at Union Pacific over the years. I’m just truly excited about how this technology will continue to shape the future of our industry as we move forward.”

Bazata designs complex technical features, leads onshore and offshore development teams, interacts with stakeholders and internal customers, and researches technologies and solutions.

“I hope that moments like this really inspire my three young girls and other women to push themselves and consider perhaps what might be non-traditional fields when they are carving out their own paths in life,” she said.

04/23/2022

Did you know the transportation industry is the 2nd most costly industry for ransomware attacks? In 2021, the number of ransomware attacks greatly increased and the average bill for rectifying the attack was $2.44 million. This includes downtime, people time, device cost, network cost, lost opportunity and the paid ransom.

Criminals look for an easy steal, and often attack vulnerable companies. Strengthen security systems and understand what criminals look for to avoid these malicious attacks.

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04/22/2022

Our Annual Meeting is right around the corner! We are excited to welcome you to Chicago for the 124th Annual Meeting after a two year hiatus. The meeting will feature experienced industry leaders and upcoming rising stars. We are excited to network with everyone at this great event!

Register now for the AARS 124th Annual Meeting, June 20-22, 2022 in Chicago right on Wacker Dr. near Michigan Ave. at the Swissotel!

04/14/2022

The 39th Winter Meeting in Jacksonville, Floria brought in key CSX executives Clarance Gooden and Cindy Sandborn. Attendees also gathered for festive food and fun at Clark’s Fish Camp, while watching a breathtaking view of the sunset over the creek.

03/30/2022

Network, learn and be engaged at the AARS 124th Annual Meeting this June. We are excited to reconnect with professionals in the railroad industry at this upcoming event.

This photo was taken 10 years ago at our Annual Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. Learn more and join us in Chicago!

Save the date for the AARS 124th Annual Meeting, June 20-22, 2022 in Chicago right on Wacker Dr. near Michigan Ave. at the Swissotel!