The organization provides the short line railroad community with their best opportunity to meet, discuss issues and develop short line industry positions and programs. Whether it is in increasing their level of communication, pooling available resources or collecting their combined expertise, it is the ability to draw on and coordinate the knowledge and talents of the membership that is the most important to aslrra's mission.

Regional meetings, conventions & exhibition - members and nonmembers attended these industry and educational forums. industry services include expenses to manage a series of committees where members can interact with other members and find information on areas of our industry that interest them. Examples of committees include the mechanical committee, the young professionals committee and the technology committee. safety training program - education programs maintained and provided to members, as well as the continued development of the short line safety institute.