- Tags 2026, Members Journal, Summer 2026
News Archive
Strength in unity
General President's Message
The SMART difference
General Secretary-Treasurer's Message
SMART-TD’s mission remains the same
SMART Transportation Division President's Message
SMART Canada celebrates 50th Canadian Convention
Director of Canadian Affairs message
Elections have impact: Two-person crew becomes law in Va.
On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a two-person rail crew (2-PC) bill into law, ending SMART-TD’s years-long fight to ensure a crew of at least two qualified people on all trains, locomotives or light engines transporting freight in the commonwealth.
Fourth General Vice President Billy Kenyon retires
On June 30, 2026, SMART Southwest Gulf Coast Regional Council President and Fourth General Vice President Billy Kenyon retired, bringing an end to a decades-long career spent serving fellow members.
Local 85 builds on SMART-TOOTRiS partnership to offer apprentices child care
Local 85 (Atlanta, Ga.) has an expanded partnership with TOOTRiS, offering members the existing benefit and providing apprentices monthly child care subsidies— delivering added support during the years when new members of our union are just starting their careers.
Government retreats on passenger rail investment
As Americans face rising fuel costs and mounting economic pressure, federal transportation officials are signaling a retreat from long-term passenger rail investment at the exact moment public transportation is proving more essential than ever.