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Yesterday, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced that Watco Transportation Services Inc. (WTS) has become its newest full member.

Established in 1983, WTS is the nation’s third-largest short-line operator with a roster of 22 small railroads operating in 18 states. WTS is owned by Watco Cos. Inc., which also owns a Watco Mechanical Services division that operates 14 rail-car repair shops, four locomotive shops and 19 mobile mechanical shops; and a Watco Transload and Intermodal Services division that manages 12 transload facilities, seven warehouses and one intermodal facility.

As a full AAR member, WTS will have access to all association services, and its employees will be eligible to serve on AAR committees and the association’s board.