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Acela

Acela

The Acela, Amtrak’s premium service, is the fastest train in the Western Hemisphere, with a maximum speed of 150 mph on sections of its route between Boston and New Haven, Connecticut.

AK Class Carriage

The AK class carriage is a class of cars made by Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops for KiwiRail’s long-distance passenger service, The Great Journeys of New Zealand.

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American Car Company

William Sutton and Emil Alexander established the American Car Company, a streetcar manufacturer, in 1891.

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American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of the nation’s 603 short line and regional railroads (Class II and III railroads) and railroad supply company members in legislative and regulatory matters.

Amfleet

Amfleet is a fleet of single-level intercity passenger cars for railroads.

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Amtrak Improvement Act of 1978

The Amtrak Improvement Act of 1978, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter, authorized $755 million in federal funds for operating expenses and capital expenditures in fiscal 1979.

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Association of American Railroads

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is the world’s leading railroad policy, research and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of rail carriers. AAR members include the major freight railroads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak.

Autorack Cars

Autorack cars are a staple of railroads today, but they have a unique history many people may not realize.