ASSESSORIAL CHARGE

incidental charges for service rendered such as demurrage, weighing, diversions, etc. which are in addition to normal transportation charges.

AGENT

Any third party acting under the direction of or on behalf of a customer with respect to a function, obligation or service under this Tariff or a contract with RR.

ACTUAL PLACEMENT

is the placement of a car in position accessible for loading or unloading, or at a point designated by the consignor or consignee.

AAR LOADING RULES

Publications of the AAR establishing standards for the safe, uniform, and economical securement of commodities transported in open-top railcars, closed-top railcars, tank cars and intermodal equipment, including: • Open Top Loading Rules Manual • Damage Prevention...

AAR

Association of American Railroads, a railroad policy, research, standard setting and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry.