Railroad company investments along with education, safety-enhancing technologies and training have helped ensure that train accidents are at an all-time low.
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) reviews all introduced legislation in the House and Senate. Proposed legislation affecting the rail industry is shared with our members. Final industry positions regarding legislation are then communicated to the legislature. We pursue the same activity with appropriate personnel in the state departments and the legislative process.
The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) reviews all introduced legislation in the House and Senate. Proposed legislation affecting the rail industry is shared with our members. Final industry positions regarding legislation are then communicated to the legislature. We pursue the same activity with appropriate personnel in the state departments and the legislative process.
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of freight railroads operating in Michigan. MRA members range in size from large Class 1 interstate carriers to smaller regional carriers and shortline railroads. MRA members account for 95% of all freight rail moved in Michigan.
The Michigan Railroads Association (MRA) is a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of freight railroads operating in Michigan. MRA members range in size from large Class 1 interstate carriers to smaller regional carriers and shortline railroads. MRA members account for 95% of all freight rail moved in Michigan.
HOW TO JOIN MRA
HOW TO JOIN MRA
MRA membership is open to any freight railroad with Michigan operations. Please contact the MRA office for membership information.
Companies which supply goods or services to the railroad industry are eligible for a non-voting Associate Membership. Annual dues are $1,000 per year for supplier members. Please click here to download the MRA Associate Membership Application. Return a completed form to: [email protected] or to our mailing address.
MRA membership is open to any freight railroad with Michigan operations. Please contact the MRA office for membership information.
Companies which supply goods or services to the railroad industry are eligible for a non-voting Associate Membership. Annual dues are $1,000 per year for supplier members. Please click here to download the MRA Associate Membership Application. Return a completed form to: [email protected] or to our mailing address.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Freight rail is one of the most fuel efficient modes of freight transportation, four times more efficient than trucks. Freight trains move one ton of freight an average of 476 miles on a single gallon of fuel.
Freight rail is one of the most fuel efficient modes of freight transportation, four times more efficient than trucks. Freight trains move one ton of freight an average of 476 miles on a single gallon of fuel.
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