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AAR report highlights potential economic impact of a railroad service interruption

As the clock ticks down towards the September 16, 12:01 A.M. deadline for United States-based freight railroads and railroad labor unions to reach labor accord, a new report issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) makes the case for what is at stake should deals not be struck with the remaining unions that have yet to reach new labor deals.

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