Due to changes on January 1, 2025, Mexico’s Tax Administration System (SAT) updated its General Rules of Foreign Trade, impacting all imports to Mexico. This includes the requirement for a consignee’s Tax ID [Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC)] for all shipments. If you need help updating your account to add this information please send a message to publications@aar.com. All orders will be placed on hold until the information has been updated.

Online Section K (subscription-based member and non-member pricing)

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Purchase requires AAR approval, a personalized agreement (Letter of Agreement Sample), and prepaid invoice prior to fulfillment. For additional information, contact publications@aar.com with the following information:

  • Name of the railroad you are working with.
  • Contact information for the project manager at the railroad.
  • Name of the project you are working on

This online tool provides access to Section K of the Manuals of Standards and Recommended Practice. Upon approval, a personalized agreement and proforma invoice will be send. After completion of these steps, access information to the following will be sent:

Section K-I: Railway Electronics Systems Architecture and Concepts of Operation
Section K-II: Locomotive Electronics and Train Consist System Architecture
Section K-III: Wayside Electronics and Mobile Worker Communications Architecture
Section K-IV: Office Architecture and Railroad Electronics Messaging
Section K-V: Electronics Environmental Requirements and System Management
Section K-VI: Railway Data Management and Communications