Railroad Membership Application

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American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is a non-profit, incorporated association comprised of short line and regional railroads, with a Board of Directors.

The undersigned company hereby applies for Railroad Membership in the ASLRRA in the following category (select one):

Note: This information will be used in the ASLRRA database and on the ASLRRA website except Billing address and Billing Contact.

Company Name

Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Billing Address (If different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Company Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Website

Primary Contact (This name and email will be the primary listed in company listing on ASLRRA website)

First NameLast Name

Primary Contact Title

Primary Contact Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Primary Contact Email

example@example.com

Note: Please provide a Dues Billing Contact name and address if different from above.

Billing Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Billing Contact Title

Billing Contact Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Billing Contact Email

example@example.com

We require certain operational details to process your application. Operation Start Date and Gross Operating Revenues are NOT published and are held in strict confidence..

Railroad Operation Start Date

Railroad Mark (SCAC)

Please enter your 2024 Railroad Gross Operating Revenue.

Note: Carrier Gross Operating Revenue includes revenue from freight, switching, car hire, water transfers, demurrage, incidental, joint facility (debit and credit), transfers from government authorities for current operations and amortization of deferred transfers from government authorities. It DOES NOT include income from property used in other than carrier operations, car storage income, miscellaneous rent income, revenue from separately operated properties, dividend income, interest income, income from sinking and other funds, release of premiums of funded debt, contributions from other companies, income from affiliates and miscellaneous non-operating income.

Route Miles Operated

Stations served

State(s) railroad operates in

Connecting railroad carrier(s)

Commodities hauled

Facilities and features present at this railroad (Check all that apply)

Transports passengers

RAILROAD MEMBER DUES: Full membership is open to any Class II or III freight railroad in the continental or territorial U.S., Mexico or Canada. Associate Railroad Membership is also available for companies that provide switching services or offer transit, tourist or excursion operations.

Class III Railroad Dues: $10.17 per $1,000 annual railway operating revenue based on a maximum threshold of $1,492,650; Class III minimum dues are $2,175 and maximum dues are $15,180.
Class II Railroad Dues: $20,585 per year
Canadian and Mexican Railroad Dues: $2,175 per year
Switching Railroad Dues: $2,175 per year
Tourist or Transit Railroad Dues: $2,175 per year

NOTE: Dues payments to the ASLRRA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense. Please consult your tax adviser. The portion of annual dues attributable to lobbying activities is not deductible. Currently, 20% of members' dues are not deductible.

Maintaining multiple company memberships within the ASLRRA has many benefits, including a sliding scale dues discount program. Please advise if any other company subsidiaries are also ASLRRA members and note the company name(s) below.

Multiple Member Dues Computation Schedule:

Members with 2 member companies will pay 75% of dues based on current revenue rate and caps.
Members with 3 – 9 individual member companies will pay 60% of dues based on current revenue rate and caps.
Members with 10 – 19 individual member companies will pay 55% of dues based on current revenue rate and caps.
Members with 20 – 44 individual member companies will pay 50% of dues based on current revenue rate and caps.
Members with 45 or more individual member companies will pay 45% of dues based on current revenue rate and caps and $2,025 for subset railroads** and Canadian carriers will be comped.

** Subset railroads are defined as railroad operations with a direct connection to another small railroad owned by the same holding company. There can only be one subset per railroad and the railroad with the highest gross operating revenue must be the full member.

Company/Contact who recommended you join the ASLRRA:

First-year dues are pro-rated. Membership will not commence until dues payment is received. Once processed, you will receive a welcome email from the Association outlining your benefits and receive credentials for accessing online member resources and discounts.

Application Completed By

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Applicant's Email

example@example.com

By completing this application and joining the ASLRRA, you acknowledge your company membership will automatically renew year over year and we will continue to issue an annual invoice each January until such time as you promptly notify us that you are canceling your membership.

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

50 F Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20001

(202) 585-3443 | membership@aslrra.org | www.aslrra.org

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