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The Latin American Railway Association (ALAF), is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that has been recognized by the United Nations.
The Latin American Association of Metros and Subways, ALAMYS, is an organization that promotes metro rail projects in South America, and that brings...
Allianz pro Schiene is a German rail advocacy group consisting of non-profits and private organisations. It is the political counterweight to the car lobby.
Alliance of Rail New Entrants (ALLRAIL) is a European non-profit association of independent passenger rail companies, rail operators and ticket vendors.
Founded in 1977, the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO) is a not for profit corporation. AAPRCO support the continued...
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is the leading force in advancing public transportation. To Strengthen and improve public transport...
The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) was formed on October 1, 1997, as the result of a merger of three...
Founded in 1913, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) proudly represents the entrepreneurial owners and operators of...
The National Association of Railway Transport (ANTF) is a national non-profit institution created to defend and promote the development and improvement...
The Association of American Railroads is the world's leading railroad policy, research, standard setting, and technology organization that focuses on...
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is the peak body for rail in Australia, representing all sectors of the rail industry. The ARA represent...
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) established in July 1998, is a Government of Australia owned statutory corporation, that manages most of...
When it comes to networking activities for small and medium-sized Saxon enterprises, BTS Rail Saxony is an expert in providing ‘high-speed connections’.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the first high-speed rail system in the nation.
Located in all parts of Canada and the United States, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) represents over 155 companies.
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) is Canada’s Voice for Public Transit and Integrated Mobility. Public transit underpins...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in the UK is the membership organisation for professionals involved in the movement...
Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) – The Voice of European Railways. CER's role is to represent...
The aim of the “Deutsches Verkehrsforum” (DVF) is to promote an efficient, user-friendly and sustainable integrated transport system.
EUROFIMA European Company for the Financing of Railroad Rolling Stock is a supranational organization located in Basel, Switzerland.
The European Federation of Trackworks Contractors (EFRTC) is a Federation of national track-works/constructions associations in EC countries established...
The European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) represents new entrants, i.e. all those operators who want open access and fair market conditions, and...
European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) was established in 2002 following the liberalisation of the EU railway market to promote the interests of all...
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) aims at replacing the different national train control and command systems in Europe.
The European Railway Research Advisory Council (ERRAC) was set up in 2001 with the ambitious goal of creating a single European body with both...
The ERA is mandated to issue single safety certificates and vehicle authorisations and to ensure an interoperable European Rail Traffic Management System.
FEATI University is a private educational institution designed to produce pilots, mechanics and maintenance professionals.
FERRMED is a multisectoral Association that was founded in Brussels in order to improve rail freight transportation and industrial competitiveness.
FIF aims to play a role in implementing improvement concerning the regulatory and technical environment, and the business conditions of the industry.
Freight Transport Association (FTA) is one of the UK’s largest trade associations and represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by...
The groupement des autorités responsables de transport or GART (Association of Transport Authorities) is a French Association founded in 1980.
Greengauge 21 is a non-profit organisation, established to research and develop the concept of a high-speed rail network as a national economic priority.
The HRA is a trade association representing Heritage & Tourist railways, related Museums, Tramways, Cliff Lifts, Railway Preservation Groups and more.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) provides life-long engineering learning opportunities for its members.
The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) is the professional institution for all those engaged in or associated with railway signalling and...
Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the inter...
International Air Rail Organisation (IARO) has established, and actively represents, a unique community within Air/Rail, facilitating the exchange of...
The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) is a world wide non-governmental, scientific and technological association of heavy haul railways and...
The aim of the International Monorail Association is to provide a platform to aid in the responsible and efficient use of Monorail for Public Mass Transit.
The International Transport Forum is an intergovernmental organisation with 59 member countries. The ITF is the only global body that covers all transport..
JARi's mission is to enhance the development of rolling stock industries, to support the rail way operation industries, and to advance public interest.
Japan Overseas Rolling Stock Association (JORSA) is also known as Japan Overseas Railway System Association. Included in the charter of the...
The Korea Railway Association (KORASS) was established in May 2009 with the ambition and intention to connect the railway community of the entire nation.
The KORSIA promotes the development of the rolling stock industry, cooperating with rail industry policies of the Korean Government.
Founded in 1997, the League of Railway Women (LRW) is committed to improving the railroad industry by connecting and cultivating women in rail.
The LMOA is a Non Profit organization whose mission is to offer improvements and recommendations for a safer and more reliable Rail Operation.
MAFEX represents the Spanish railway industry, currently bringing together 93 companies that account for 72% of rail exports in our country.
The Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC) was established to contribute to the development of the Malaysian railway systems engineering.
The NARBW stimulates interest and cooperation within the railroad industry. We celebrate fellowship and participate in charitable projects.
The NRC works to create a positive business climate and to make railway construction and maintenance safer and more efficient.
The ORR regulate the rail industry's health and safety performance, we hold Network Rail and HS1 to account and we ensure industry is competitive and fair.
OTNA is a nonprofit action think tank for sustainable optimization of US freight transport, that services the economy, environment, and quality of life.
The PWF are the trade association for companies with a particular interest in provision of safe, reliable and efficient rail freight wagons.
Rail plays an ever more crucial role in Britain, with long term growth in passengers and freight. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) brings together all...
RFE aims to facilitate the establishment or strengthening of professional and personal ties between its members in full compliance with the law.
Rail Freight Group (RFE) is the leading representative body for rail freight in the UK, with a membership which includes some of the biggest names in...
With RSSB, rail companies able to collaborate, to shape solutions to issues of concern to them and to benefit from the positive results and efficiencies.
RSG provide leadership and guidance to industry and Government, and lead a programme of work on behalf of the UK rail supply chain.
Railforum has existed since 1992 and is the independent knowledge network of 200 companies and organisations active in the broad rail sector...
Railroad Association of South Africa (RRA) was officially established on 11 October 2000. Over 20 major companies and organisations are now members.
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) is one of Canada’s leading trade associations, representing freight and passenger railway companies.
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) is a non-profit membership-based organization located in Washington, D.C.
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is the representative body for UK-based suppliers of equipment and services to the world-wide industry.
The Railway Study Association provides a forum for the exchange of experience, knowledge and opinion on issues relating to all aspects of the railway...
Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) is a trade association serving the communication and signal segment of the rail transportation industry.
The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) is a joint Technical Society of Engineers Australia and IPENZ New Zealand.
Shift2Rail seeks focused research and innovation and market-driven solutions through the integration of new technologies into innovative rail solutions.
The Smart Transport Advisory Group is an independent forum to represent suppliers of smart ticketing for the transport industry.
Southern African Railways Association a ‘Non-profit Organisation’ domiciled in Zimbabwe formed in April 1996 in terms of its Constitution in response to...
The Swissrail Industry Association supports companies and government agencies in finding Swiss partners, while actively promoting exports.
TSSA secures quality pay rises, protects jobs, enhances terms and conditions and ensures safe workplaces for our members.
We provide for planning impartially, allocating capacity and making best use of the rights to use the rail network (train paths).
The International Union of Railways (UIC), is the worldwide professional association representing the railway sector and promoting rail transport.
International Union of Private Wagons (UIP) – Supporting all efforts towards a step change to achieve efficiency gains in rail freight services.
Created in 1970, the International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) is the industry association for the sector of Combined Transport in...
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility.
UNIFE has been representing the European rail manufacturing industry in Brussels since 1992. With 23 full-time staff, the Association...
The Urban Transport Group brings together and promotes the interests of Britain's largest urban areas on transport. The Urban Transport Group...
The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) is the only organization in America focusing entirely on advancing a state-of-the-art national high speed rail...
VDB combines the interests of its more than 180 member companies, organises and moderates a consensus, gets involved with specific concerns.
We are the professional association for engineers in Germany who are active in the field of system-driven transport (rail transport). The VDEI was founded in...
The VDV advises and supports member companies with exchange of experience and know-how and prepares technical, operational, legal and economic principles.
Young Rail Professionals (YRP) was founded in 2009 to promote, inspire and develop the next generation of railway talent.
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