Dan Zink

The American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association represents the owners and operators of short line and regional railroads throughout the United States. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Short line railroads operate 50,000 miles of track, which is nearly 40 percent of the national railroad network. The association provides distinguished service awards and has publications available for purchase that detail information on railroad safety and security. Short line railroads are a critical part of the freight network, providing access to markets for shippers, particularly in rural areas.